I want to perform Hajj and I have money, but I need a small amount. Is it permissible for me to borrow it so I can perform Hajj?

Question : Hello, yes. Peace be upon you. And upon you, peace. Can we speak to the Shaykh? She says: Honorable Shaykh, she wants to perform Hajj and has money, but it is not complete, and she wants to take from her friend or neighbor to complete this amount so she can perform Hajj. Is that obligatory for her?

Answer : It is obligatory for her to do this, but if she knows that she will repay it when she returns, and the amount she wants to take from her sister is small, and her sister is pleased if she borrows from her, then this is fine, if Allah wills. Good, Shaykh. If she has nothing, and she does not expect to repay it except after a long time, or if the amount is large, or if her sister is not pleased to lend to her, then she should not do it. So, Hajj, praise be to Allah, is not obligatory except upon the one who is able.