The Ruling on Delaying Hajj for One Who Did Not Win the Lottery
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Question:
The question says: There are those who ask us about Hajj, saying that they are financially and physically capable, but the only obstacle is that their name was not drawn in the lottery. The Saudi government, may Allah guide it, has set a quota for each country as a matter of organization, and the government of our country also, as a matter of organization, holds a lottery to satisfy everyone. Is there any leeway in this matter, and is there no blame on him if his time comes?
Answer:
Yes, if he is unable to go and his name is not drawn in the lottery, he is not in a position to perform it. He should be patient until the opportunity comes.[Ali 'Imran 3:97] He is not one who is able to perform it, because he has not been granted a dispensation, so he is not able. He should be patient until Allah makes it easy for him. If he dies without having performed Hajj, he is excused, but he should have someone perform it on his behalf if possible, or he should make a will. He should make a will with his wealth that someone perform Hajj on his behalf, if he has wealth. Yes.
The question says: There are those who ask us about Hajj, saying that they are financially and physically capable, but the only obstacle is that their name was not drawn in the lottery. The Saudi government, may Allah guide it, has set a quota for each country as a matter of organization, and the government of our country also, as a matter of organization, holds a lottery to satisfy everyone. Is there any leeway in this matter, and is there no blame on him if his time comes?
Answer:
Yes, if he is unable to go and his name is not drawn in the lottery, he is not in a position to perform it. He should be patient until the opportunity comes.
for whoever is able to find thereto a way
مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا
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