If the Money Exchanged for Hajj Is Insufficient, Making Another Arrangement Oneself

Question

Zayd has made the intention to fulfil the obligation of Hajj. This journey will be 5 months before Ramadan. From the government 1575 rupees will be taken, for which 929 riyals will be given, whereas the expense of the Hajj alone has been stated as 946 riyals. This amount is entirely insufficient for the journey. Is it permissible for him to make some other arrangement on his own to cover the expenses in Saudi Arabia? Kindly favour us with an immediate reply.

Answer

Making another arrangement on one’s own is permitted, but legal safety (compliance with the law) should be taken into account, so that no misfortune befalls.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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