The Meaning of the Hadith: Whoever Dies Without Performing Hajj, Let Him Die a Jew or a Christian
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Question:
Finally, the sister says: Shaykh, what is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “Whoever diesSunan al-Bayhaqi 4:51”? What is the authenticity of this?
Answer:
The hadith is strong and well-known, and this indicates the encouragement to perform Hajj. As mentioned in the question prior to this, if a person dies and Hajj was obligatory upon him because he was able to perform it with his body and wealth, or was able to perform it with his wealth, then Hajj is performed on his behalf after his death from his estate, as we have previously stated.
Finally, the sister says: Shaykh, what is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “Whoever dies
…and did not perform Hajj, let him die if he wishes as a Jew or a Christian.
ولم يحج فليمت إن شاء يهوديا أو نصرانياAnswer:
The hadith is strong and well-known, and this indicates the encouragement to perform Hajj. As mentioned in the question prior to this, if a person dies and Hajj was obligatory upon him because he was able to perform it with his body and wealth, or was able to perform it with his wealth, then Hajj is performed on his behalf after his death from his estate, as we have previously stated.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/237 — archive.org (8:41)
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