The ruling on the Hajj of one who has a debt

Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on one who performed Hajj while having a debt that he will pay off soon, if Allah wills?

Answer:
As for what is upon him, his Hajj is valid. However, if he does not have the means to pay, it is better for him to start with the debt. His Hajj is not obligatory upon him; he is in a state of hardship and inability. Allah says: . But if he has the means to pay, such as a house that can be sold, or land, or money, if he were to die, then he owes nothing. He performs Hajj, and praise be to Allah, and there is no blame on him. But if he has nothing, and he spends his money on Hajj, or spends it on the debt, or does not, then paying off part of the debt is better than Hajj because he is not one who has the ability. But if he performs Hajj, there is nothing upon him. If he performs Hajj and has a debt, his Hajj is valid, and praise be to Allah. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.