Ministry of Hajj: Dam Payments Must Be Secure, Official, and Aligned with Pilgrims' Fiqh Beliefs
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenhaj RI) has ensured that the management of ‘dam’ for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims is conducted with principles of prudence, pilgrim protection, and respect for diverse jurisprudential (fiqh) views.
Kemenhaj Spokesperson, Suci Annisa, stated that the government provides space for pilgrims to perform dam according to their respective fiqh beliefs, whether through payment mechanisms in Saudi Arabia, in Indonesia, or through fasting.
“The government respects the diversity of fiqh views regarding the implementation of dam. Therefore, pilgrims are given the space to carry out the fiqh beliefs they hold, as long as it is done through a correct, safe, and accountable mechanism,” Sucept Annisa said in an official statement on Sunday (17/5/2026).
Based on the latest operational data, the number of pilgrims recorded as having paid dam—whether through mechanisms in Saudi Arabia, in Indonesia, or through fasting—has reached approximately 70,758 people.
Suci explained that for pilgrims who believe dam can be performed domestically, the government permits the implementation of dam in Indonesia through mechanisms that comply with regulations. Meanwhile, for pilgrims who believe dam is only valid if performed in the Holy Land, the government facilitates the implementation of dam in Saudi Arabia through an official institution legalised by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, namely the Adahi Project.
“Specifically for pilgrims choosing to perform dam in Saudi Arabia, we urge that payments be made through the Adahi Project. This is vital to ensure the process is official, transparent, and protects pilgrims from the risks of fraud or misappropriation of funds,” she emphasised.
Kemenhaj also reminded all pilgrims to be wary of dam payment offers from unverified parties, whether directly, via text messages, social media, or parties claiming to assist with dam payments at cheap, fast, and easy prices without official legality.
According to Suci, the management of dam is not merely about payment, but is directly related to the certainty of worship and the protection of pilgrims.
“Dam is not just a payment transaction. It is part of the certainty of the pilgrims’ worship. Therefore, we want to ensure that pilgrims receive correct information, have choices according to their fiqh beliefs, and remain protected from unofficial practices that have the potential to cause harm,” she said.