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This is the Best Age to Perform Hajj

Muslims have this false impression about performing Hajj when one is free, old and is discharged from all responsibilities. That is not factual as young age is the best time to go on pilgrimage and to perceive greatest rewards from Allah. Question why young age?
When Young, Perform Hajj
Being young is a rare chance to seek forgiveness from sins and for turning to the Creator to accomplish Paradise. Sometimes it’s difficult for the ones who study full time or do not have enough means financially or are trapped on loans. Hajj in these case, do not become an obligation.
But if a young person spends on needless traveling, vacation or any other trip then he/she can easily make it up to the House of Allah. Hajj becomes an obligation when you’re physically and economically well.
best age to perform hajj
Life Doesn’t Give You One More Chance
Life is totally unpredictable. We do not know what will happen next or whether we would be breathing next second or not. Taking life for granted is a human nature. At a young age, we tend to keep the worldly things prior and don’t think for religious duties. Majority of the Muslims do plan for performing pilgrimage in their last days of life. This is the wrong perception overall.
Six Reasons to Perform Hajj While Young
1.     The Door Is Not Open Every day
It is not necessary that the door to the House of Allah always remains open. If today, you’re getting a complimentary ticket to perform Hajj, maybe you don’t get it tomorrow. Leaving on the next chance can make your dream unfulfilled as life is short.
2.     Purification of Sins
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said,
“One who comes to this House for Hajj and avoids all lewdness and sins, he returns as he was on the day his mother gave birth to him.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
It is obvious from above that it is totally logical to perform this obligation at a young age when you can purify your sins for a long-term. Saving it for later can postpone your deeds purification.
3.     Prayers Are Answered
The supplication is one of the most prominent reasons for why doing it at a young age. Youth is the age of uncounted desires and you can get all your supplications answered on Day of Arafah.
4.     Poverty- Release
Hajj is a blissful journey. Those who suffer poverty in daily life get released from it and it might lead towards ending of their rough days. Therefore keep on performing Hajj/Umrah as it eliminates the impurities.
5.     Utilize Young Age
It’s a chance to rebirth your good deeds and makes them evil free at an early age. Take advantage of your good health and free time in availing the greatest reward of a lifetime. No matter what, you will start benefiting from every bit of your youthful energy during the pilgrimage.
6.     The World Experience
Lessons experienced at an early age have a forever impact on life. One of the major lessons includes empowering equality of all human beings. Muslims witness and practice Allah’s devotion and reverence. Going through this vast experience makes hearts and minds open for other Muslims and make oneself a good human.  
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