Is it better to perform the obligatory Hajj despite the severe crowds, or to stay in my country and worship Allah and give charity?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it better for me to perform the obligatory Hajj despite the severe crowds and thereby discharge the obligation of Hajj from myself, or to stay in my country and worship Allah and give charity? And does that discharge the obligation of Hajj from me, given that I am able to perform it?

Answer:
No, it is obligatory for you to perform Hajj, even with the crowds, as long as it is an obligation. It is obligatory for you to perform Hajj and rely on Allah, and Allah the Exalted will help you. Our discussion is only about the voluntary Hajj. As for the obligatory Hajj, no; a person should hasten to perform Hajj. Yes.