Stoning the Jamarat by proxy is permissible for those who are genuinely unable to perform it themselves — the sick, the very elderly, pregnant women, children, and those with disabilities that prevent them from reaching the Jamarat. The proxy should first stone for themselves, then stone for the person they represent, at each Jamarah. The person being represented should have a valid excuse for not attending.
Stoning the Jamarat by proxy is permissible for those who have a genuine inability to perform the stoning themselves. This includes the sick, the very elderly who cannot walk to the Jamarat, pregnant women who would be endangered by the crowds, disabled pilgrims who cannot reach the stoning area, and children whose guardians stone on their behalf. All four schools of jurisprudence permit this with minor differences in detail.
Sheikh Ibn Baz ruled that the proxy should first stone for themselves at each Jamarah, then stone for the person they represent. The sequence is: throw seven pebbles at the first Jamarah (al-Sughra) for yourself, then seven for the represented person; then move to the second Jamarah (al-Wusta) and do the same; then to Jamrat al-Aqabah (al-Kubra) and do the same. This way, the proxy completes all three Jamarat for themselves and then for the other person in the correct order.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen emphasized that the proxy should only be appointed when the person is genuinely unable to stone — not merely for convenience. He noted that crowding alone is not a sufficient excuse for an able-bodied person, as crowding is the norm during Hajj. However, he acknowledged that for women, the elderly, and those with medical conditions, the extreme crowding and potential danger at the Jamarat constitute a valid excuse. The Permanent Committee confirmed that the proxy must have already performed their own Hajj obligations before representing another.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Take your rites from me, for I do not know whether I will perform Hajj after this Hajj of mine.'
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Take your rites from me, for I do not know whether I will perform Hajj after this Hajj of mine.'
A woman from Khath'am asked the Prophet about performing Hajj on behalf of her father who was too old. The Prophet permitted it, establishing the principle of delegation in Hajj rites.
A woman from Khath'am asked the Prophet about performing Hajj on behalf of her father who was too old. The Prophet permitted it, establishing the principle of delegation in Hajj rites.
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
Proxy stoning is permitted for the sick, elderly, and those with valid excuses. The proxy stones for themselves first at each Jamarah, then for the represented person.
Al-Hidayah: delegation of stoning is permitted for those with genuine inability.
The Maliki school permits proxy stoning for the sick and unable. The proxy should be trustworthy and knowledgeable about the stoning procedure.
Al-Mudawwanah: proxy stoning is permitted when the pilgrim has a valid excuse.
The Shafi'i school permits stoning by proxy for those with valid excuses. The proxy should stone for themselves first, then for the represented person at each Jamarah.
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: 'Proxy stoning is valid for the sick and those with genuine inability.'
The Hanbali school permits proxy stoning for those unable to attend. The proxy stones for themselves first at each Jamarah, then for the person they represent.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: proxy stoning is permitted based on the general principle of delegation in Hajj.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Take your rites from me, for I do not know whether I will perform Hajj after this Hajj of mine.'
Sahih Muslim #1297 (sahih)A woman from Khath'am asked the Prophet about performing Hajj on behalf of her father who was too old. The Prophet permitted it, establishing the principle of delegation in Hajj rites.
Sahih al-Bukhari #1513 (sahih)