Sponsored for hajj while one is in debts

· 3 Safar 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If one is in debt and still paying it off, can one accept a sponsor if they are sponsoring for Hajj?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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