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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The ruling on making a condition in Hajj and 'Umrah, and the meaning of “if something prevents me”

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Question:
Finally, he says: Shaykh, is making a condition obligatory in Hajj and 'Umrah? And what is the meaning of "If I am prevented by a preventer"?

Answer:
Making a condition is not obligatory; rather, it is done by one who fears that he will not be able to perform the rites, such as a sick person. If a person enters the state of ihram while suffering from an illness that he fears will continue and cause him to be unable to complete the rites, he makes the condition. This is as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) instructed Dhabibah bint al-Zubayr to make a condition, because she was suffering from an illness, meaning she was sick. She sought the ruling of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding her desire to perform Hajj while she was ill. He said to her (peace and blessings be upon him):
Perform Hajj and make a condition, saying: “If something prevents me, then my place of exiting ihram is where I am prevented.”حجي واشترطي قولي فإن حبسني حابس فمحلي حيث حبستني
The benefit of this is that if she is unable to perform the rites, she exits the state of ihram and owes nothing. As for the healthy person who is in good health, this was not prescribed for him. For this reason, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) did not do this. This is only for the sake of need. Yes.

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May Allah reward you with good.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/201 — archive.org (11:53)

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