Delaying fardh hajj due to parents being ill

Q: Is it permissible for one to delay his fardh hajj due to his parents being ill?

A: If one or both of his parents are ill and in need of his service, then he can delay his fardh hajj in order to take care of them.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

ومرض الوالد والوالدة يكون عذرا إذا احتاجا إليه (غنية الناسك صـ 12)

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)