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Is it permissible for us to delay Hajj if the tour groups demand exorbitant amounts that we cannot afford?

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Question:
May Allah reward you. Abu Muhammad says: Shaykh Salih, the organizers of some tour groups demand imaginary amounts for Hajj with them, and we are unable to pay these amounts. Is there any sin in our delaying Hajj?

Answer:
If you cannot afford the costs, then Hajj is not obligatory upon you, for Allah the Exalted said:
for whoever is able to find thereto a wayمَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا
[Ali 'Imran 3:97]
You cannot afford the costs, the expenses of Hajj. However, the tour groups must fear Allah the Exalted and consider the circumstances of the pilgrims, and not burden them. And the responsible party, which is the Ministry of Hajj, must scrutinize the tour group organizers and not leave them to manipulate people. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل لنا تأخير الحج إذا كانت الحملة تطلب منا مبالغ باهظة لا نقدر على دفعها؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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