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Hajj in terms of language is going to or visiting a place. While in terms of terms it means visiting the House (Ka'bah) at certain times (the month of Hajj, Zulhijjah) and performing the things that are obligatory for Hajj.
The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, which every capable Muslim individual must complete at least once in their lifetime.
The words of Allah SWT:
It is God’s duty upon the people to perform the Hajj to the House, whoever is able to make a way to it, and whoever disbelieves, then surely God is Self-sufficient of the worlds.
Meaning: "And Allah obliges people to perform Hajj by visiting Baitullah, that is for whoever is able to reach it. And whoever disbelieves (denies the obligation of the Hajj), then verily Allah is the Richest (does not desire anything) of all creatures."
[Ali’ Imran: 97]
However, there are some Muslims who did not have the opportunity to perform the Hajj during their lifetime, so it is obligatory on their heirs to perform the Badal Hajj on behalf of the deceased.
The matter is based on a hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas RA that a woman from Bani Juhainah came to meet the Prophet SAW and asked:
My mother vowed to perform Hajj, should I perform Hajj on her behalf? He said: Yes, perform Hajj on her behalf. Have you seen that if your mother had a debt, would you have paid it off? She said: Yes. He said: Pay off the debt of God, which is his, for God has more right to it Loyalty.
Meaning: "Indeed, my mother vowed to perform Hajj. Do I have to perform Hajj on his behalf?” His Majesty replied: "Yes, perform Hajj on his behalf. Isn't it if your mother is in debt, you will settle it?” He replied: "Yes." His Majesty said again: "Pay off God's debt because God's debt has more right to be paid off."
(HR: Bukhari)
The meaning of the hadith above is that the hajj allowance for the deceased can be paid by one of the heirs of the deceased or by hiring a third party.
However, some questions arise if the pilgrimage is entrusted to a third party to be carried out.
The first question is what are the conditions or qualifications that the heirs need to consider before delegating the badal hajj? Heirs need to know the conditions or eligibility of third party selection to ensure that the pilgrimage is performed by the right person.
Which of the conditions for performing the hajj is that an individual is allowed to perform the hajj for one individual only in one year. If a person performs Hajj for several individuals, the ruling is invalid. Therefore, heirs should be more careful in choosing individuals or companies so that the pilgrimage practice is valid and carried out in the best way according to the rules and conditions.
While the second question is how much should be paid to the appointed representative? Dilemma related to the cost of pilgrimage services also often haunts the community and it should be considered by the heirs as providers of pilgrimage.
Furthermore, the issue of hajj service fraud became a topic of discussion by the authorities. This is because there are advertisements of badal hajj wages by companies or individuals that can be seen on social media or advertising banners that are pasted or hung on the fences of mosques and suraus throughout the year.
This has led to an increase in cases of fraudulent pilgrimage services. For example, in 2023 the world was shaken by a video on YouTube, a group of individuals who took pictures and stated that each of them performed the hajj for more than one individual.
Their actions have proven that the pilgrimage is not valid. Therefore, scams involving badal hajj services are often raised by the Minister (Religious Affairs), the Hajj Fund Board, and the State Islamic Religious Council every time the hajj season arrives.
Based on observations by the Hajj Fund Board and the Waqf, Zakat, and Hajj Department. There are two main factors contributing to the mistake of choosing a pilgrimage service. Among them are;
1. Hajj service offer at a cheap price
According to the Tabung Haji Board, the price of the pilgrimage if the pilgrim representative from Malaysia includes a permit can reach RM15,000 to RM16,000. Meanwhile, for representatives of pilgrims living in Mecca, it is around RM4,00 to RM5,000 for transportation and other costs.
However, there are cheap hajj package price offers on social media between RM1800 - RM3000 including the certificate. Which clearly shows that the price of the offer is not only below the market price, it even makes no sense at all.
2. Using religious images
Some companies or individuals use the image of religious figures such as Ustaz or Ustazah to attract customers. The good and gentle image of Ustaz and Ustazah makes it easy for customers to pay for the pilgrimage service without checking the company, the information related to the pilgrimage service provided. In addition, the payer does not request payment receipts such as payment receipts from companies or individuals involved.
Therefore, there are several actions that can be taken by badal providers (representatives of simati) to avoid getting caught in the fraud of badal hajj services. Among these are the heirs of Simati checking the company's registration status with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, having a Pilgrimage Manager license, making price comparisons with several experienced companies, ensuring that payments are paid in the official statement of the company and not individuals, and ensuring that an official payment receipt is obtained.
Finally, the issue of fraud on pilgrimage services can be dealt with more effectively, if the Muslim community and the authorities work hand in hand.
Date of Input: 03/06/2024 | Updated: 03/06/2024 | asmunir
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