The Ruling on Borrowing for the Purpose of Hajj
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: I would like to perform Hajj this year, but I am unable to do so due to financial constraints, and I fear missing the opportunity as my years pass. His question is: Is it permissible for me to take out a loan, given that I have the ability to repay it, or should I postpone Hajj until next year?
Answer:
Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:[Ali 'Imran 3:97] And since you are not able in terms of the provision that would enable you to perform Hajj, Allah has not obligated you to perform Hajj, nor should you approach it for that purpose. Wait until Allah opens the door for you with wealth and ability. When that time comes, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: I would like to perform Hajj this year, but I am unable to do so due to financial constraints, and I fear missing the opportunity as my years pass. His question is: Is it permissible for me to take out a loan, given that I have the ability to repay it, or should I postpone Hajj until next year?
Answer:
Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) said:
And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way
وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4355] حكم الاقتراض لأجل الحج - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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