The Communication Forum for Hajj and Umrah Guidance Groups (FK KBIHU) expressed full support for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's initiative regarding the health guidance program for prospective Hajj pilgrims in 2027. This program is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the guidance aspect before pilgrims depart for the Holy Land.
General Chairman of FK KBIHU, Manarul Hidayat, emphasized that health is a fundamental pillar in fulfilling the requirement of istitha'ah, or the ability to perform Hajj. According to him, the understanding of istitha'ah should not be limited to financial aspects alone, but must encompass adequate physical health as an absolute prerequisite for carrying out the worship.
Through early health guidance, it is hoped that the quality of the Hajj pilgrimage implementation can improve significantly. Manarul hopes that better physical readiness will enable pilgrims to complete the rituals independently without relying excessively on assistance from escorts in the field.
Furthermore, FK KBIHU also appreciated the government's efforts to shorten departure waiting times in various regions. This step is considered effective in reducing the proportion of elderly pilgrims, so that the worship guidance process can run more efficiently and focus on the substance of the rituals, rather than merely physical assistance for frail pilgrims.
