What is your opinion regarding the common saying: “Whoever has performed the obligatory Hajj should sit in his land”? And is it permissible for a guardian to prevent his wife or daughter from performing voluntary Hajj due to the crowds? And what is your opinion of those who say: “Do not crowd the people”? We ask for a detailed explanation.

The questioner : Regarding the topic mentioned by the honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: You have made us long for Hajj, may Allah guide you and make every righteous deed easy for us and for you. But what do you say about the saying of the common people: “Whoever has performed the obligatory Hajj should sit in his land”? And regarding women, does the guardian prevent his wife, daughter, or sister from performing voluntary Hajj on the pretext of the crowds, even though she wants to volunteer for this reason? Or is it better to prepare oneself, especially since the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) called it jihad, and jihad is something one is encouraged to pursue and prepare for? And what is your opinion of those who say: “Do not crowd the people”? I ask for a detailed explanation.

The Shaykh : It appears that this question has already been answered. We said that it is better to perform Hajj, but one should strive not to harm others or be harmed by crowding. And most of the hardship that occurs is due to poor conduct among people.