Some Sufis come before entering the state of ihram and say among themselves: “We are performing Hajj, but we intend to visit the grave.” Does their Hajj become valid?
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The questioner : Some Sufis perform Hajj and say in their dealings among themselves: “We are performing Hajj, but we intend to visit the grave.”
The Shaykh : The grave? Whose grave?
The questioner : The grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh : Well, why didn’t they go to Madinah?
The questioner : They went to Madinah, but they say: “We are performing Hajj, and while in the state of ihram, we intend to visit the grave.”
The Shaykh : I seek refuge in Allah.
The questioner : Does his Hajj become valid?
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know. It requires reflection. If they did not intend from Hajj anything other than reaching the grave, then they have no Hajj.
The Shaykh : The grave? Whose grave?
The questioner : The grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh : Well, why didn’t they go to Madinah?
The questioner : They went to Madinah, but they say: “We are performing Hajj, and while in the state of ihram, we intend to visit the grave.”
The Shaykh : I seek refuge in Allah.
The questioner : Does his Hajj become valid?
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know. It requires reflection. If they did not intend from Hajj anything other than reaching the grave, then they have no Hajj.