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Q: In 1405 A.H., I performed obligatory Hajj for the first time. (Part No. 11; Page No. 311) My colleagues and I moved from Riyadh to Al-Madinah where we stayed for a day then set out for Makkah. We performed Tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka`bah) and all the required rituals. However, I had an unpleasant experience after staying at `Arafah all day. At sunset, my colleagues and all the pilgrims who were staying at `Arafah left to spend the night in Al-Muzdalifah. At this moment, I lost consciousness and failed to go with my colleagues. I walked around not knowing where I was going, forgot my name, and took off the garment of Ihram. Like the mad person, I was barefooted and naked and walked among the men and women. At times I cried and at other times I laughed heartily. The traffic police who were standing found me and asked where I came from. I told them that I came from `Arafah. They said that we are now in `Arafah. They let me stay with them in their tent. After I slept for 15 minutes and wore the garment they brought for me, they asked me to go to Muzdalifah where the pilgrims spend the night. I told them that I could not go alone. They brought a car and asked its owner to take me to Muzdalifah and let me sleep (Part No. 11; Page No. 312) once I arrived. I slept until sunrise and I saw people leaving Muzdalifah. While I still unconscious, I knew from people that they were going to Jamarat (stone pillars at which pebbles are thrown during Hajj, Jamarat Al-`Aqabah being the closest to Makkah). I went and threw the pebbles with them. I asked them where they go afterwards, and they said that they were going to Mina. As for the Hady (sacrificial animal offered by pilgrims), I previously asked one of my colleagues to buy and slaughter it on my behalf because I was unable to do so and he did it. Upon arriving at Mina, I found my colleagues after great effort. We performed all the remaining rituals and came back to Riyadh. My brothers whom I had told what happened to me said that it was the effect of heat stroke.My question now is: Should I perform this Hajj again? Now, I am physically and financially unable to perform Hajj. I want to get married and the money I have will not suffice for Hajj and marriage. Was I sinful in doing the said acts? During Hajj, I had no sexual relations and showed no disobedience. Rather, due to suffering from this accidental illness I felt angry and tired. Appreciate your guidance, may Allah guide you!


A: If you performed all the rituals as you have mentioned, your Hajj would be valid. What happened to you has no effect on the validity of Hajj and repeating it is unnecessary. (Part No. 11; Page No. 313) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!


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