Question: What if I am elderly or ill?

Answer: If you are physically able to perform the rituals yourself—even with normal assistance such as a wheelchair or helper—Hajj is obligatory. However, if you have a permanent illness or disability with no hope of recovery and cannot perform the rituals, Hajj is not obligatory. If Hajj had already become obligatory in the past and you delayed it, you must appoint a proxy (na’ib).