Performing 'Umrah while in debt
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah while I have a debt?
Answer:
If you have money that covers the debt and is sufficient for you to perform Hajj and 'Umrah, then yes, perform Hajj and 'Umrah. But if the money is not enough to cover the debt, start with the debt.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah while I have a debt?
Answer:
If you have money that covers the debt and is sufficient for you to perform Hajj and 'Umrah, then yes, perform Hajj and 'Umrah. But if the money is not enough to cover the debt, start with the debt.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ومن ذلك اتخاذها عيدًا — islamhouse.com (57:25)
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