Q 4: Is it permissible for a person who is unable to throw the pebbles (at the pebble-throwing area during Hajj) to appoint someone to do so on their behalf

A: Whoever is unable to throw the pebbles because of being old or due to illness, it is permissible for them to appoint a trustworthy person from those who perform Hajj with them to throw pebbles on their behalf. This should be done after the person appointed throws the pebbles on behalf of themselves. This discharges the obligation on the person who is unable to throw the pebbles. This is based on the general meaning of Allah's Saying: Allâh does not want to place you in difficulty And: Allâh burdens not a person beyond his scope. Also, the woman for whom it is difficult to throw the pebbles because of being old, ill or pregnant or having children whom there is no one to take care of when she goes to throw the pebbles, it is permissible for her to appoint one of the trustworthy pilgrims to throw the pebbles on her behalf because of what is mentioned above. (Part No. 10; Page No. 334) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.