Are Qiran and Ifrad Abrogated?

Question: Some people claim that Qiran and Ifrad have been abrogated by the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to the Companions to perform Tamattu', so what is your opinion on this claim?

Answer: This is a false claim with no basis in truth. The scholars have reached consensus that there are three types of Hajj: Ifrad, Qiran, and Tamattu'. If one performs Ifrad, his Ihram is valid, his Hajj is valid, and he owes no expiation. However, if he converts it to 'Umrah, that is better according to the most correct opinion of the scholars. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded those who had entered the state of Ihram for Hajj or combined Hajj and 'Umrah, and who did not have sacrificial animals, to make their Ihram for 'Umrah. They were to perform Tawaf, Sa'y, shorten their hair, and exit the state of Ihram. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not invalidate their Ihram, but rather guided them to what is better. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) did so . This is not an abrogation of Ifrad Hajj, but rather guidance from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to what is better and more complete. And success is from Allah.