The ruling on one who performs Hajj while in debt
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Question:
What is the ruling on a debtor performing Hajj? Given that he has paid off a large portion of his debt, and he found a good opportunity to perform this obligation, with free travel tickets available?
Answer:
His Hajj is valid, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, he should start by paying off the debt. He is not to be called "able" (mustati') when he is unable to settle his debt. But if he performs Hajj and delays the debt, his Hajj is valid, though he has done wrong by prioritizing Hajj over paying off the debt. This is because he is not truly able; he is not considered obligated until he is able to do so by paying off the debt and fulfilling the obligatory maintenance that helps him do so. Even if he performs Hajj and endures the hardship while in debt, his Hajj is valid.
What is the ruling on a debtor performing Hajj? Given that he has paid off a large portion of his debt, and he found a good opportunity to perform this obligation, with free travel tickets available?
Answer:
His Hajj is valid, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, he should start by paying off the debt. He is not to be called "able" (mustati') when he is unable to settle his debt. But if he performs Hajj and delays the debt, his Hajj is valid, though he has done wrong by prioritizing Hajj over paying off the debt. This is because he is not truly able; he is not considered obligated until he is able to do so by paying off the debt and fulfilling the obligatory maintenance that helps him do so. Even if he performs Hajj and endures the hardship while in debt, his Hajj is valid.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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