Islam Question and Answer - Do both fathers and sons have to finance one another’s Hajj?

Tue 7/12/1430 - 24/11/2009

» It is essential that the sacrificial animal be slaughtered by a Muslim with the intention of offering a sacrifice (udhiyah).

» Etiquette of Eid.

» It is not stipulated that fasts be observed consecutively for one who cannot find a hadiy.

» Ruling on takbeer in unison before the Eid prayer.

» What should be done if Eid coincides with Friday.

» The time for udhiyah (sacrifice).

» Guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) regarding Eid prayers.

» He forgot to fast the third day during Hajj and fasted it after he returned home.

» Ruling on Eid prayers .

» For how many people is the udhiyah sufficient?.

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Principles of Fiqh » Jurisprudence and Islamic Rulings » Acts of Worship » Pilgrimage » Ability
Fiqh of the family » Spending on those under ones responsibility

Do both fathers and sons have to finance one another’s Hajj?

Does the father have to pay for his son’s obligatory Hajj if the son is poor, and does the son have to pay for his father’s obligatory Hajj if the father is poor?

Praise be to Allaah.

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen