Is it the sons responsibility to send his parents for Haj?
Question
A father 58 years and mother 53 years have been accredited to go for Hajj. However due to the limited Financial means they are unable to go. Their son 28 years has also been accredited In the second round of accreditation the wishes to go for Hajj. Is it the sons responsibility to first send his parents ?
Answer
The financial responsibility of one’s parents includes necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. (Shaami 3/571)
It does not include sending one’s parents for Hajj. If one does so, it would be a form of goodwill towards ones parents, which is encouraged in Shariah.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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