What is the requirement regarding having a riding animal (Rahila) for Hajj obligation?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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The requirement of possessing a riding animal is specific to the long journey (Al-Ba'eed) that spans the distance necessitating the shortening of the prayer (Qasr). For a short distance where walking is possible, the existence of a riding animal is not required, as the obligation to walk applies, similar to walking to Friday prayer.