Performing Umrah during the months of Hajj

If a person has not performed his Fardh Hajj as yet, but performs Umrah during the months of Hajj (i.e. Shawwal, Dhul Qa’dah, and Dhul Hijjah), then it will be incumbent upon him to perform Hajj. However, if he does not have the financial means to stay for the entire duration of Hajj, or he doesn’t possess a valid visa to stay until he can fulfil his obligatory Hajj, then it will not be incumbent upon him to perform Hajj. However, it will be better to try and make arrangements and perform Hajj in the same year, if possible.[i]

Note: This ruling is with regards to a person who has not yet performed his obligatory Hajj; on the other hand, if one has already performed his Hajj, then there is no compulsion on him in this regard.