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

The questioner : May the Shaykh be respected, I want to perform the obligatory Hajj on behalf of my father, but I am a bachelor and have not married. Some people have made it a condition that I get married, and marriage is very costly, whereas Hajj at this time is possible; a person can go for 'Umrah, wait for Hajj for two months, then perform the obligatory Hajj and come down. What is your opinion, even though one tries 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. Peace be upon you.