Islam provides comprehensive accommodations for elderly and disabled hacilar, reflecting Kur'an-i Kerimic 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 Tavaf, Say, and other Hac rites while riding (in a wheelchair, on a mount, or being carried) is valid when the haci has a genuine need. Hz. Peygamber Muhammad (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) himself performed Tavaf al-Ifadah during his Farewell Hac while riding his camel, demonstrating the permissibility of non-ambulatory Tavaf.
For elderly hacilar who can travel to Mekke but cannot walk the Tavaf circuits or Say laps, using a wheelchair is fully permissible and their Tavaf is as valid and rewarding as that of a walking haci. The wheelchair may be pushed by a companion, a hired attendant, or a family member. The same applies to Say between Safa and Marwah, the journey to Arafat, Muzdelife, and Mina, and the stoning of the Cemerat — all may be performed from a wheelchair with assistance. If the haci cannot throw the pebbles themselves due to a physical limitation, they may appoint someone to throw on their behalf while they are present.
For hacilar who are entirely unable to travel to Mekke due to permanent disability, old age, or terminal illness, all four schools permit appointing a proxy (na'ib) to perform Hac on their behalf. The proxy must have completed their own farz Hac first. The cost of the proxy's Hac 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.