Shortening the duration of Hajj trips in terms of accommodation and transportation
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Question:
The third question, Ali. The third question, may Allah bless you. The tour groups, may you live long, they tell us, "Shaykh, there is this and that comfort," but this is not true; we endure all the hardships. They tell us the place is in Mina, but it turns out to be outside Mina or in Aziziyah. And we suffer severe fatigue, I mean. Well, to be frank, transportation, Shaykh, and sometimes there is no transportation at all, sometimes there is a train but there is no train. Well, thank you, Ali, thank you.
Answer:
If what you mentioned is due to the negligence and laxity of the tour group owners, then it is not permissible and is forbidden for them. But if it is beyond their control, then there is no harm in it, and you should be lenient with them regarding what they cannot bear or what is beyond their control, except for what affects the rites of Hajj; in that case, it is not permissible for you to remain silent or to tolerate it. You must perform the rites of Hajj with fidelity and completeness to the best of your ability.
As for the shortcomings in food, drink, transportation, or other matters, it is obligatory for them to provide these, but if they have an excuse that necessitates them shortening some things, then you should be lenient with them. And if they have no excuse, then demand accountability from the authority responsible for the tour groups, which is the Ministry of Hajj, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The third question, Ali. The third question, may Allah bless you. The tour groups, may you live long, they tell us, "Shaykh, there is this and that comfort," but this is not true; we endure all the hardships. They tell us the place is in Mina, but it turns out to be outside Mina or in Aziziyah. And we suffer severe fatigue, I mean. Well, to be frank, transportation, Shaykh, and sometimes there is no transportation at all, sometimes there is a train but there is no train. Well, thank you, Ali, thank you.
Answer:
If what you mentioned is due to the negligence and laxity of the tour group owners, then it is not permissible and is forbidden for them. But if it is beyond their control, then there is no harm in it, and you should be lenient with them regarding what they cannot bear or what is beyond their control, except for what affects the rites of Hajj; in that case, it is not permissible for you to remain silent or to tolerate it. You must perform the rites of Hajj with fidelity and completeness to the best of your ability.
As for the shortcomings in food, drink, transportation, or other matters, it is obligatory for them to provide these, but if they have an excuse that necessitates them shortening some things, then you should be lenient with them. And if they have no excuse, then demand accountability from the authority responsible for the tour groups, which is the Ministry of Hajj, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (016) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1433-12-01] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (8:38)
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