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Is it the responsibility of the son to send his parents for Hajj?

· 15 Shawwal 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

A father 58 years and mother 53 years have been accredited to go for Hajj. However due to the limited Financial means they are unable to go. Their son 28 years has also been accredited In the second round of accreditation the wishes to go for Hajj. Is it the sons responsibility to first send his parents ?

Answer

The financial responsibility of one’s parents includes the necessities of life such as shelter, food and clothing. (Shaami 3/571)

It does not include sending one’s parents for Hajj. However, if one does so, it would be of great reward and a form of goodwill towards one’s parents, which is encouraged in Shariah.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
Checked by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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