A questioner from Europe asks: Which takes precedence: seeking knowledge or performing Hajj?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a man in Europe has prepared a sum of money for the purpose of performing the rites of Hajj. His question is: Should I prioritize this pillar over seeking knowledge in my country, or is this an obligation?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
A man in Europe has prepared a sum of money for the purpose of performing the rites of Hajj. Should he prioritize this money for performing this pillar, or should he prioritize seeking knowledge in his country?
The Shaykh:
Seeking knowledge. Hajj is not something you will miss; seeking knowledge is. Perform Hajj, and then seek knowledge, praise be to Allah.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, a man in Europe has prepared a sum of money for the purpose of performing the rites of Hajj. His question is: Should I prioritize this pillar over seeking knowledge in my country, or is this an obligation?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
A man in Europe has prepared a sum of money for the purpose of performing the rites of Hajj. Should he prioritize this money for performing this pillar, or should he prioritize seeking knowledge in his country?
The Shaykh:
Seeking knowledge. Hajj is not something you will miss; seeking knowledge is. Perform Hajj, and then seek knowledge, praise be to Allah.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1592 -3022] سائل من أوروبا يسأل: أيهما يقدم: طلب العلم أم أداء الحج؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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