One Upon Whom Hajj Was Fard but Who Became Unable Owing to an Injury
Question
(1) A certain person is able to perform Hajj but cannot go because he is alone. If he distributes this money to a madrasa and to the poor, or gives it to some person in debt, is that right or not? (2) Likewise, a man intended to perform a voluntary (nafl) Hajj, but he suffered a severe injury and is no longer able to walk about. If he too distributes it in the same way, is that right or not?
Answer
(1) One upon whom Hajj is fard and who cannot go because he is alone should not spend the money either; rather, he should look for a companion. When he sets out from home, it is to be hoped that he will find not one but several companions. (2) One who intended a voluntary (nafl)
Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya
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