The determination of the number of pilgrims

Millions of Muslims wish to accomplish the pilgrimage to the Sacred House of Allah, exalted be He. For hajj packages Umrah Package December 2017. However, the Saudi authorities ask each country to send a specified number of pilgrims to avoid overflows. This limitation of the number of pilgrims is permitted, as stated by Sheikh al-Qardâwi: "It is permissible to limit the number of pilgrims if this is of interest and if the absence of limitation causes problems. We know that the number of pilgrims has reached three million in some years. Several times, there were riots during the rite of the steles and hundreds of people died. Limiting the number of pilgrims falls within the framework of certain jurisprudential rules such as taking into account the general interest and closing the door to the evils that might occur. It is one thing about which the wise men of the Muslims agree. "

The vaccination of pilgrims

With the spread of some contagious diseases, the Saudi authorities have taken precautions in demanding the vaccination of pilgrims and taking a series of other measures. It is therefore not permissible for a pilgrim to travel to Mecca without subjecting himself to such medical tests if he strongly believes that this will cause contamination and will be a source of injury to Muslims.

Sheikh Atiyya Saqr said in this connection: "If the contamination of the disease is verified or is likely to occur, then this disease exempts the patient from the Hajj until he heals His illness, because the rule of jurisprudence says: 'Removal of nuisances takes precedence over the provision of a benefit'. Moreover, the interest and benefit of Hajj relates more to the individual than to the other person, whereas the nuisance caused affects many people.

In addition to his exemption from Hajj, I think travel is forbidden if there is a high probability of contamination, given the risk involved. This prohibition is to be taken either in the sense of a detestable act either in the sense of a formal prohibition and that depending on the degree of probability of transmission of the disease "This is based on the Prophet ( ) who said To a leper who had come to lend him allegiance: " Repars, we have certainly taken note of your allegiance. (Muslim). He also says: “Flee the leper as thou flee the lion. (Bukhari)