Is it obligatory to settle debts before performing Hajj and 'Umrah?
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Question:
Is it obligatory to settle debts before performing 'Umrah?
Answer:
If he has the ability to pay the debt, he performs 'Umrah. If he does not have the ability, he starts with the debt, because the debt is obligatory and 'Umrah is recommended. So, whoever has debts should allocate the expenses of 'Umrah to some of his creditors.
Q: What if his creditor gives him time?
The Shaykh: If his creditor is limited, one or two people, there is no conflict.
Q: Is Hajj also the same?
The Shaykh: And Hajj is the same.
Is it obligatory to settle debts before performing 'Umrah?
Answer:
If he has the ability to pay the debt, he performs 'Umrah. If he does not have the ability, he starts with the debt, because the debt is obligatory and 'Umrah is recommended. So, whoever has debts should allocate the expenses of 'Umrah to some of his creditors.
Q: What if his creditor gives him time?
The Shaykh: If his creditor is limited, one or two people, there is no conflict.
Q: Is Hajj also the same?
The Shaykh: And Hajj is the same.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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