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1055 Can a person who has not yet performed his Fard Hajj perform Hajj-Badal? If he does, will he be absolved of his Fard Hajj?
It is obligatory on every Muslim to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime, if they are physically and financially able.

Allah says ".....And Hajj to the House (Ka'bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses...." (Surah Al-Imran, 3:97)

It is important to remember that Hajj is Fard, whereas Hajj e Badal is Nafil (optional).

Although Nafil Hajj holds great reward and virtue, it cannot relieve you from a Fard Hajj.

By performing Hajj e Badal before performing own Fard Hajj; Hajj will be done but it is not the correct practice. It is Mustahab to send someone who is pious and have limited means to go financially to perform the Hajj e Badal instead. This holds great reward.

(Answered by: Hafiz Mohammed Akhtar)
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