Ability Before Travel
Quranic verse
﴿وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ حِجُّ ٱلۡبَيۡتِ مَنِ ٱسۡتَطَاعَ إِلَيۡهِ سَبِيلٗا﴾
“And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way…”
Al Imran 3:97
The meaning in brief
The verse ties the obligation of Hajj to ability; so we do not burden ourselves or others with more than they can bear.
The minute’s question
Which condition comes with the obligation of Hajj?
Answer: ability.
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References
Source of the text: Quran text in Uthmani script from the Noble Quran Encyclopedia (quranenc.com). English: Saheeh International, a translation of the meaning.
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026