Performing Hajj or Paying Off Debts
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Question:
Our brother Muhammad al-Ruwayshi from al-Madinah says: I have not performed Hajj yet, and I have debts. Can I perform Hajj, or should I prioritize my debts?
Answer:
If you have money that is sufficient for both Hajj and repaying your debts, then you should perform Hajj and hasten to do so. However, if the money you have is only sufficient for the debt, then you should prioritize the debt, and Hajj is not obligatory on you in this case because you are unable to afford it. Allah the Exalted said:[Ali 'Imran 3:97] One is able if he is able in his person, and able if he is able in his wealth. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Our brother Muhammad al-Ruwayshi from al-Madinah says: I have not performed Hajj yet, and I have debts. Can I perform Hajj, or should I prioritize my debts?
Answer:
If you have money that is sufficient for both Hajj and repaying your debts, then you should perform Hajj and hasten to do so. However, if the money you have is only sufficient for the debt, then you should prioritize the debt, and Hajj is not obligatory on you in this case because you are unable to afford it. Allah the Exalted 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 سَبِيلًاThe presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (178) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1438-12-28] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (25:50)
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