Hajj and Umrah
Must a Pilgrim Provide Maintenance for His Family Until His Return?
Shaykh Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd Allah ibn Baz
Local English rendering of the selected Arabic question and answer. The Arabic source remains authoritative; this is not an official published English edition.
Question
Is providing for one’s family included in the pilgrim’s ability to perform Hajj?
Answer (English translation)
He is obliged to provide maintenance until he returns, supporting those who remain with his family.