Which takes precedence: emigrating from a land of disbelief or performing the obligatory Hajj?
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Question:
A questioner says: I have saved money for the purpose of emigrating from a land of disbelief, and the season of Hajj is approaching. Is it obligatory for me to perform the obligatory Hajj, or to emigrate?
Answer:
He should perform the obligatory Hajj. The obligatory Hajj is a pillar of Islam, whereas emigration is required when one has the ability and means. Yes.
A questioner says: I have saved money for the purpose of emigrating from a land of disbelief, and the season of Hajj is approaching. Is it obligatory for me to perform the obligatory Hajj, or to emigrate?
Answer:
He should perform the obligatory Hajj. The obligatory Hajj is a pillar of Islam, whereas emigration is required when one has the ability and means. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أيهما يقدّم الهجرة من بلد الكفر أم أداء فريضة الحج؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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