Q: If a person does not have the full amount to do his Hajj, is he obligated to sell his basic necessities in order to perform Hajj?
From Ihyaaud Deen. This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Hajj Masaail
A:One is not required to sell his basic necessities in order to perform Hajj.
N.B: Hajj is fardh upon one who possesses sufficient wealth which will cover his transport, accommodation and food expenses during the journey of Hajj (i.e. from the time he leaves till he returns) apart from his basic necessities (e.g house, car, furniture, clothing etc.) and the wealth he leaves behind for maintaining his dependants in his absence. (Ad Durrul Mukhtaar, 2:465/455)