Which takes precedence, paying off a debt or performing Hajj?
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Question:
He says regarding Hajj: Shaykh, if a person has debts, they say that he cannot perform Hajj while he has a debt.
Answer:
Yes, if his wealth is not sufficient to cover both the debt and Hajj, he must prioritize paying off the debt; because in this case, Hajj is not obligatory upon him. However, if his wealth is sufficient to pay off the debt and cover the expenses of Hajj, then Hajj is obligatory for him, and he must pay off the debt before he travels; so that his conscience is cleared. Yes.
He says regarding Hajj: Shaykh, if a person has debts, they say that he cannot perform Hajj while he has a debt.
Answer:
Yes, if his wealth is not sufficient to cover both the debt and Hajj, he must prioritize paying off the debt; because in this case, Hajj is not obligatory upon him. However, if his wealth is sufficient to pay off the debt and cover the expenses of Hajj, then Hajj is obligatory for him, and he must pay off the debt before he travels; so that his conscience is cleared. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7752- أيهما يقدم سداد الدين أم الحج؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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