My father passed away and left a bequest that I perform Hajj on his behalf every year with one-third of his wealth. This is a hardship for me, so may I spend his money on other matters?

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: My father (may Allah have mercy on him) passed away several years ago, and among his bequests was that Hajj be performed on his behalf every year from one-third of his estate. Every year we face difficulty in appointing someone to do this, especially

The Shaykh:
Definitely.

The questioner:
Every year we face difficulty in appointing someone to do this, especially with the strictness regarding Hajj permits. His question is: Is it permissible for me to spend this money bequeathed for Hajj on other matters?

The Shaykh:
No, do not divert the bequest from its purpose. If it is possible, Hajj is performed on his behalf and the bequest is executed. If it is not possible, then what is incumbent is Hajj, provided it is not possible.