What is the ruling on borrowing money to perform 'Umrah?
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Question:
He says: Sometimes I have the intention to perform 'Umrah, but there is not enough left of my salary to cover it, so I am forced to borrow from some of my colleagues, and then I repay them as soon as I receive my salary. Is my action correct?
Answer:
Your action is correct, but it is better to leave this off. 'Umrah that requires borrowing is not recommended; it is not good for you to borrow and take on debt. But if you do this and you have the means to repay it, it is permissible and there is no harm. However, it is better to leave it off.
He says: Sometimes I have the intention to perform 'Umrah, but there is not enough left of my salary to cover it, so I am forced to borrow from some of my colleagues, and then I repay them as soon as I receive my salary. Is my action correct?
Answer:
Your action is correct, but it is better to leave this off. 'Umrah that requires borrowing is not recommended; it is not good for you to borrow and take on debt. But if you do this and you have the means to repay it, it is permissible and there is no harm. However, it is better to leave it off.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من يقترض ليعتمر؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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