Answered by Sidi Atif Raza Khan
I have incurred huge debt upto $65,000 due to educational, immigration, travel, training, and other expenses on divorsed wife. Currently I donot have a job, and am living with family who have helped me with some money till I find a job. Can I use the borrowed money to perform umra?
I can also look for a job in Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries after completing my umra. I sometimes think that maybe Allah will help me find a job in Saudi Arabia or other middle east countries. The $65,000 debt will take at least 5 years to repay. Do I have to delay umra till I repay the debt completely? Or can I perform my umra now?
Asalaamu alaykum,
One would be recommended against going on Umrah if burdened with a large debt. The Umrah itself would be legally valid if performed.
(Confirmed with Mufti Hassan Kaleem, Shariah Advisor, AlBaraka Islamic Bank)
Wasalaam,
Atif Khan