Hajj

Hajj (; Arabic: حَجّ, romanized: Ḥajj; also spelled Hadj, Haj or Haji) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for capable Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home.
In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

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Umrah . Hajj
What is the difference between Umrah and Hajj?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 7 years ago

The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to the house of God in Makka. It is obligatory for every Muslim to perform, once in their lifetime, if they have the means to do so. It ca only be performed at a specific time in th eyear.

The Umrah is a recommended visitation to the house of God and can be performed around the year except at the time specifically reserved for Hajj.
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Khums . Hajj
Do we need to pay Khums on money we are saving for Hajj that we expect to perform in 3 to 4 years' time?
Saleem Bhimji, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji was born and raised in Canada. After completing his post-secondary education at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), he moved to Medina, New York, to study at... Answered 7 years ago

Salam Alaykum,

Yes, in MOST cases, savings are khums applicable - even if one is saving money with the intention to perform the hajj, that savings must still have the Khums taken out on it.

 
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