What is the ruling on using the title "Hajj" for everyone who has performed the obligatory Hajj?

The questioner : Yes, in most Islamic countries, may Allah prolong your life, as soon as the pilgrims return from the Holy Lands

The Shaykh : And how is that?

The questioner : In many Islamic countries, as soon as the pilgrims return from the Holy Lands after performing the obligatory Hajj, the one who performed the obligation is given the title "Hajj," so he is called, for example, Hajj Muhammad or Hajj Ahmad, and it remains attached to him permanently, regardless of that.

The Shaykh : I say this is wrong.

The questioner : This is the error.

The Shaykh : This is an error because it involves a type of showing off in worship (riya').

The questioner : Yes, this is a custom, may Allah prolong your life. Yes.

The Shaykh : I say this is a type of showing off in worship (riya'), I say a person should not take this title.

The questioner : No, he does not call people, I mean, they call him that.

The Shaykh : No, they do not call him that, they do not call him that, because the people in the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions did not say to the pilgrim, "You are a Hajj."

The questioner : Yes, I mean, what does he do? Does he tell them, "Do not call me that"?

The Shaykh : Yes, he says, "This is not... this is not... okay."

The presenter : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : May Allah bless you.

The presenter : Thank you, Honorable Shaykh.

The Shaykh : May Allah greet you.