Wanting to perform Hajj and `Umrah but not being able to afford them

Q 1: I want to perform Hajj and `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) but I am not able to afford them. I hope Your Eminence guide and help me.

A: If you are unable to perform Hajj or `Umrah, there is nothing wrong with that for Allah (Exalted be He) has forgiven you. Allah (Exalted be He) says: And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka‘bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allâh, for those who are able to undertake the journey. Allah (Glorified be He) made the ability to afford them a condition. Therefore, anyone who cannot afford Hajj and `Umrah is free from that obligation until they are able to perform them.It is impermissible for you to ask anyone to help you to perform them. You should rather ask Allah (Exalted be He) to provide for you and enable you to visit His Sacred House. If Allah (Exalted be He) grants you provision from His Bounty and it becomes feasible for you to perform Hajj or `Umrah, it is Wajib (obligatory) on you to perform them; otherwise, you are not obliged. (Part No. 10; Page No. 29) In your case, you are pardoned, Al-hamdu lillah (All praise is due to Allah).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.