Hajj permit is must under Shariah Law - Council of Senior Scholars
A Hajj permit is a must under Shariah law, according to the Council of Senior Scholars. Shariah law seeks to protect both individuals and communities from harm while also promoting their well-being. Trending : Saudi Arabia starts issuing Hajj permits for local pilgrims
It is strictly prohibited and considered as a sin to perform the Hajj pilgrimage without a permit, according to the council.
- In a joint statement issued on Friday, representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque informed media.
- The difficulties and dangers of not following the permission regulations were covered in their discussion.
- The statement from the council states that in order to guarantee full coverage of security, healthcare, lodging, food, and other necessary services, the government institutions in charge of organizing the Hajj create complete plans depending on the number of allowed pilgrims. Most Viewed : Collecting cash or donations in Hajj is strictly prohibited
- The quality of service and safety are both improved when the number of pilgrims is in line with allowed figures.
- Because of this alignment, problems like pilgrims sleeping on roadways are less likely to occur, which is great because overcrowding is a major cause of accidents and transportation delays.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warns against fake companies :
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a warning to potential pilgrims, about fraudulent hajj companies promoting unlicensed services on social media for Hajj 2024.
- It is important to keep in mind that pilgrims must get a valid Hajj visa from the Saudi government or an officially recognized route. Recommend : Important warnings for International Hajj pilgrims
- The ministry expressed its gratitude to the Iraqi Supreme Authority for Hajj and Umrah for their joint efforts, which resulted in the capture of over 25 individuals involved in scams. To stop unlicensed pilgrimage activities, similar global initiatives are being supported.
- The ministry has asked the public to be on the lookout for any suspicious ads for Hajj services and to report them. For up-to-date information, people can visit the ministry's official website or follow them on social media.
Hajj without permit or Tasreeh:
Tourists and resident expats of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are being warned not to participate in the upcoming Hajj season 2024 without a valid permit or tasreeh from the Saudi government.
- Strict sanctions have been introduced to ensure the method is effective and to minimize the possibility of violations. See Also : Domestic hajj pilgrims to be compensated for accommodation violations
- Saudi authorities, working together with the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), have imposed very harsh punishments for those who disobey Hajj regulations.
- It is against the law to perform Hajj without a permit, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and violators face a fine of 50,000 riyals.
- Transferring pilgrims without a valid permit is also punishable by a fine of up to SR 50,000.
- Expats found guilty of these violations will be subject to a six-month prison sentence followed by deportation to their native country. They will be permanently barred from entering the Kingdom for a period of 10 years. There will also be public defamation of rulebreakers through various media outlets. Follow Saudi Expatriates on X
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