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I am disabled and need my brother to accompany me for Umrah. I am in the U.S.,he is in Yemen, is it a must that I pay for his ticket and expenses for Umrah?

Fatwa 854English
Hajj and Umrah (Pilgrimage)

Question

Thank you, Jazakum Allah Khairan

Answer

It is not a prerequisite for the validity of Umrah that you finance your brother`s expenses. You may finance your brother`s expenses if you wish.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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