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Using Savings For Hajj To Perform Umrah

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Hajj

Question

A person is saving towards embarking on his Fardh Hajj. He does not possess the necessary amount yet, but he has enough to perform Umrah. Is it advisable for him to go for Umrah, or should he focus on his Hajj instead?

Answer

Fundamentally, it would be much more preferable and meritorious if a person saved up for Hajj first, even though he currently has the means to go for Umrah. Notwithstanding that, if a person does go for Umrah with his current means, then this too is permitted and definitely not void of immense blessings.

Answered by
Mufti Abdur Rahman Abdur Razak
Checked & approved by
Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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