Is it permissible to neglect the obligation of Hajj for the sake of jihad?

The questioner : Regarding the fatwa issued concerning Hajj for this year.

The Shaykh : Who issued the fatwa, and what is it?

The questioner : It is from Dr. Ali al-Faqir.

The Shaykh : May Allah guide you.

The questioner : He says that Hajj is not obligatory this year.

The Shaykh : Why?

The questioner : He says that jihad is more important than Hajj.

The Shaykh : Where is the jihad?

The questioner : Jihad against the American disbelievers.

The Shaykh : Where are the mujahideen?

The questioner : The Muslims, I mean.

The Shaykh : May Allah guide you. I see you taking a nap over there; keep it covered. Who wants to do jihad?

The questioner : The Muslims, I mean, instead of performing Hajj, it is better for them to do jihad.

The Shaykh : Are they able to?

The questioner : Are you convinced of jihad?

The Shaykh : Never.

The questioner : May Allah guide you, Abu Fares.

The Shaykh : Do you not know whether the Muslims are able to do jihad or not? You and I, do we have the ability to do jihad?

The questioner : I am able to.

The Shaykh : Alone?

The questioner : No.

The Shaykh : With whom?

The questioner : Under an emir.

The Shaykh : Where is this emir?

The questioner : Unknown.

The Shaykh : Missing, I mean, not unknown. Well, are you able to do jihad?

The questioner : No.

The Shaykh : Well, why did you say yes?

The questioner : Well, if I had heard it from an ordinary person, I would not ask you, but I heard it from a doctor; that is the problem.

The Shaykh : Is he rich or poor?