LAHORE:
Pakistan Ulema Council, Darul Ifta Pakistan and International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council have issued a comprehensive code of conduct for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, calling for strict adherence to Saudi rules and preservation of the sanctity of the holy places.
The guidelines were announced at a press conference in Lahore chaired by the Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of the International Tazeem-e-Haramain Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, along with prominent scholars and religious leaders.
Addressing the gathering, Ashrafi stressed that pilgrims must respect the sanctity of the two holy mosques and fully comply with the rules and regulations issued by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
He said that performing Hajj without a valid permit is both religiously unlawful and unlawful and urged those living in Saudi Arabia to avoid performing Hajj without official permission.
The scholars advised pilgrims to acquire complete knowledge of Hajj and Umrah rituals before departure to avoid difficulties during the holy journey. They stressed that Saudi Arabia continuously strives to facilitate pilgrims and it is therefore mandatory for visitors to cooperate with authorities and follow the prescribed code of conduct.
Pilgrims were also urged to avoid participating in political activities during the Hajj and not to become part of such efforts, warning that such actions could disturb the peaceful environment of the holy places.
The code further warned against booking travel through unregistered or unauthorized Hajj and Umrah operators, including informal online groups.
