Performing 'Umrah while fearing swine flu
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Question:
The questioner says: I would like to perform 'Umrah before returning to my country, but I am afraid of what is called swine flu, especially after the increase in cases, some of whom were afflicted with it while performing the rites of 'Umrah. What is your opinion?
Answer:
You have the choice. If you wish, you may place your reliance on Allah and go for 'Umrah, and, if Allah wills, nothing will come to you but well-being, if Allah wills. And if you dislike this or are afraid of it, praise be to Allah, 'Umrah is not obligatory. This is up to you. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: I would like to perform 'Umrah before returning to my country, but I am afraid of what is called swine flu, especially after the increase in cases, some of whom were afflicted with it while performing the rites of 'Umrah. What is your opinion?
Answer:
You have the choice. If you wish, you may place your reliance on Allah and go for 'Umrah, and, if Allah wills, nothing will come to you but well-being, if Allah wills. And if you dislike this or are afraid of it, praise be to Allah, 'Umrah is not obligatory. This is up to you. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، باب الشفاعة — youtube.com (56:21)
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