Is assisting a needy Muslim better than nafl hajj or umrah?

Q: After one has performed fardh hajj, which is better, performing umrah/nafil hajj or helping a poor and needy person?

A: All these are virtuous deeds. If one is able to fulfill all then this is good. However, if one is only able to do one, then assisting a believer in difficulty is extremely rewarding and even greater than nafil hajj or nafil umrah.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)