Is the obligation of Hajj for a woman borne by her husband?
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The questioner : The obligation of Hajj for a woman is a duty upon her husband.
The Shaykh : The obligation of Hajj.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : No, except as a voluntary act on his part, because she is not able to perform it.
The questioner : And if he is able.
The Shaykh : If he is able for himself.
The questioner : For himself.
The Shaykh : Like any other person, he is obligated to provide for her food, drink, shelter, and clothing, but as for other obligations, he is not obligated.
The questioner : Is it not even more necessary that he provide for her in the rites of Hajj? If he provides for her in the rites, that is even more necessary than providing for her food and drink.
The Shaykh : Is it obligatory or recommended?
The questioner : I am asking; this is not an answer.
The Shaykh : I have already acted and answered.
The Shaykh : The obligation of Hajj.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : No, except as a voluntary act on his part, because she is not able to perform it.
The questioner : And if he is able.
The Shaykh : If he is able for himself.
The questioner : For himself.
The Shaykh : Like any other person, he is obligated to provide for her food, drink, shelter, and clothing, but as for other obligations, he is not obligated.
The questioner : Is it not even more necessary that he provide for her in the rites of Hajj? If he provides for her in the rites, that is even more necessary than providing for her food and drink.
The Shaykh : Is it obligatory or recommended?
The questioner : I am asking; this is not an answer.
The Shaykh : I have already acted and answered.
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