The Ruling on Performing Hajj Before Paying Off a Debt
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Question:
I have a full brother who is older than me, and he has a sum of money with me. I would like to perform Hajj. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj first and then pay him back, or should I pay him back first and then perform Hajj?
May Allah reward you with good. That is because my brother is not poor.
Answer:
You must pay off the debt. It is obligatory to pay off the debt if it is due, unless he grants you permission. If he permits it, there is no harm; otherwise, it is obligatory to pay off the debt. Hajj is not obligatory upon you except with the ability to perform it, and the debt takes precedence over Hajj if you cannot perform Hajj while paying off the debt. So, prioritize the debt, unless your brother or others among the creditors grant you permission. If they permit it, there is no harm. Yes.
I have a full brother who is older than me, and he has a sum of money with me. I would like to perform Hajj. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj first and then pay him back, or should I pay him back first and then perform Hajj?
May Allah reward you with good. That is because my brother is not poor.
Answer:
You must pay off the debt. It is obligatory to pay off the debt if it is due, unless he grants you permission. If he permits it, there is no harm; otherwise, it is obligatory to pay off the debt. Hajj is not obligatory upon you except with the ability to perform it, and the debt takes precedence over Hajj if you cannot perform Hajj while paying off the debt. So, prioritize the debt, unless your brother or others among the creditors grant you permission. If they permit it, there is no harm. Yes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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