Do Nine Hundred and Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine People Take Part in Every Hajj?

Question

It is also widely held among the common people that when the Hajj to the Ka‘ba of Allah takes place, nine hundred and ninety thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (999999) people take part in it, and if there is a shortfall, the angels make it up. Is this correct or incorrect?

Answer

I have not seen this number in any hadith.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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