Ability, finances and the hajj queue
What is the ruling on a person who can afford umrah but does not want to go, preferring to keep changing vehicles?
Answer in brief
According to the Shafi'i scholars, hajj and umrah are individual obligations, but the duty is taraakhi, meaning it may be delayed. A person who meets the conditions may postpone it provided he resolves to perform it one day. Performing umrah promptly is recommended, and it becomes obligatory to do so immediately if he fears his wealth may be lost before he can perform it. The delay may have valid reasons, such as waiting for a hajj quota or saving funds, but it is more virtuous for those who are able to perform umrah without delay.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Namun begitu, kewajipannya bersifat taraakhi, yakni boleh ditangguhkan walaupun syarat-syarat wajib haji sudah mencukupi, dengan syarat dia sudah berazam akan melakukannya suatu hari nanti.
Source
Kereta bertukar-tukar, umrah tak buat-buatOffice of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi · Published 11 March 2016
This page summarises a published fatwa; it is not a new ruling. For your own situation, read the full fatwa or consult the mufti office of your state.
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