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Delaying fardh hajj due to parents being ill
Question
Is it permissible for one to delay his fardh hajj due to his parents being ill?
Answer
If one or both of his parents are ill and in need of his service, then he can delay his fardh hajj in order to take care of them.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ومرض الوالد والوالدة يكون عذرا إذا احتاجا إليه (غنية الناسك صـ 12)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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