I want examples of the rule that states, "What is not obligatory unless it is done is not itself obligatory."
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The questioner : Yes, my Shaykh, may Allah reward you. We want an example or examples of the rule that states: "What is not obligatory unless it is done is not itself obligatory"
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner :"What is not obligatory unless it is done is not itself obligatory"
The Shaykh : What do you want?
The questioner : Examples of this rule.
The Shaykh : Ah, for example, if a person possesses the nisab, it is obligatory for him to pay zakah. Do we say that you are required to trade until you possess the nisab? No, he is not required to do so. If a person possesses provisions and a mount, it is obligatory for him to perform Hajj. Do we say that you are required to strive to possess provisions and a mount? No. There are many examples; these are two examples. However, if something becomes obligatory, then what is necessary for the completion of that obligation is itself obligatory. For example, if zakah becomes obligatory upon him, it is obligatory for him to send it to its rightful recipient. We do not say, "Wait until the poor person comes to you." We say: It is obligatory for you yourself to deliver it to the poor person.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner :"What is not obligatory unless it is done is not itself obligatory"
The Shaykh : What do you want?
The questioner : Examples of this rule.
The Shaykh : Ah, for example, if a person possesses the nisab, it is obligatory for him to pay zakah. Do we say that you are required to trade until you possess the nisab? No, he is not required to do so. If a person possesses provisions and a mount, it is obligatory for him to perform Hajj. Do we say that you are required to strive to possess provisions and a mount? No. There are many examples; these are two examples. However, if something becomes obligatory, then what is necessary for the completion of that obligation is itself obligatory. For example, if zakah becomes obligatory upon him, it is obligatory for him to send it to its rightful recipient. We do not say, "Wait until the poor person comes to you." We say: It is obligatory for you yourself to deliver it to the poor person.