Islam provides comprehensive accommodations for elderly and disabled jamaah haji, reflecting Al-Al-Quranic principle that 'Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear' (2:286). All four schools of Islamic jurisprudence unanimously agree that performing Tawaf, sa'i, and other Haji rites while riding (in a wheelchair, on a mount, or being carried) is valid when the jamaah haji has a genuine need. Nabi Muhammad (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) himself performed Tawaf al-Ifadah during his Farewell Haji while riding his camel, demonstrating the permissibility of non-ambulatory Tawaf.
For elderly jamaah haji who can travel to Mekkah but cannot walk the Tawaf circuits or sa'i laps, using a wheelchair is fully boleh and their Tawaf is as valid and rewarding as that of a walking jamaah haji. The wheelchair may be pushed by a companion, a hired attendant, or a family member. The same applies to sa'i between Safa and Marwah, the journey to Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina, and the stoning of the Jamarat — all may be performed from a wheelchair with assistance. If the jamaah haji cannot throw the pebbles themselves due to a physical limitation, they may appoint someone to throw on their behalf while they are present.
For jamaah haji who are entirely unable to travel to Mekkah due to permanent disability, old age, or terminal illness, all four schools permit appointing a proxy (na'ib) to perform Haji on their behalf. The proxy must have completed their own wajib Haji first. The cost of the proxy's Haji is borne by the person appointing them. If a person's condition is temporary (expected recovery), they should wait rather than send a proxy. The key principle is that Islamic law maximizes access to this fundamental act of worship while providing dignified alternatives for those who genuinely cannot perform it themselves.