(a)State the three different types of Hajj.
(b)Highlight the conditions required before the performance of Hajj.
Explanation
Types of Hajj
*Ifrad (Hajj alone)
*Qiran (combination of Umrah and Hajj without a break).
*Tamattuc (combination of umrah and Hajj with a break otherwise known as Hajj of enjoyment.
*Conditions required before the performance of Hajj.
*The performance of Hajj is compulsory only for Muslims.
*Such Muslims must be of mature age (puberty)
*Another condition is that they must have the strength (physical fitness) to undertake the journey.
*Another condition for the performance of Hajj is that the person must be sane (sound mind).
*Not only that, they must also have the financial means to embark on the journey.
*Safety of life and properties of the intending pilgrim to and from Hajj.
*Intending pilgrims must also make enough provisions for their dependants before embarking on the journey.
*He or she must be free (not a slave).
*Intending female pilgrim must be in the company of a Mahram (husband or unmarriageable.)