The Ruling on Hajj and 'Umrah in the Presence of Debt
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a Muslim to perform Hajj and 'Umrah while he has a large debt?
Answer:
The ruling differs depending on the nature of the debt. If the debt is a matter of dispute, he has the right to perform the Hajj of Islam; he may perform Hajj and rely on that. However, if the debt is due, he must pay it off. That is, the rights of creation are serious in terms of accountability, unless he seeks permission from the creditors and says, "Allow me to perform Hajj, and I will spend from my money, such and such." In that case, there is no harm. Otherwise, the debt is more important for him; he must settle the debts binding on his conscience until his conscience is cleared.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a Muslim to perform Hajj and 'Umrah while he has a large debt?
Answer:
The ruling differs depending on the nature of the debt. If the debt is a matter of dispute, he has the right to perform the Hajj of Islam; he may perform Hajj and rely on that. However, if the debt is due, he must pay it off. That is, the rights of creation are serious in terms of accountability, unless he seeks permission from the creditors and says, "Allow me to perform Hajj, and I will spend from my money, such and such." In that case, there is no harm. Otherwise, the debt is more important for him; he must settle the debts binding on his conscience until his conscience is cleared.
Source
شرح الدروس المهمة لعامة الأمة لابن باز [ مجموعة من المشايخ ]، فتاوى الشيخ عبد الرحمن آل فريان — islamhouse.com (8:51)
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