An unmarried man who wants to perform Hajj on behalf of his father: which is better for him, marriage or performing Hajj on his behalf?

The questioner: His EminenceThe Shaykh : ... that I am performing the obligatory Hajj on behalf of my father, and yet I am a bachelor and have not married. Some people have insisted that I must get married, and marriage is very expensive, whereas at this time it is possible for a person to go on 'Umrah, wait two months for Hajj, perform the obligatory Hajj, and then return. What is your opinion? And one should try to protect oneself, and praise be to Allah.

The Shaykh : If you do not have a strong desire for marriage, perform Hajj on behalf of your father. But if you have a strong desire for marriage, get married first, then perform Hajj on behalf of your father. And peace be upon you.