Q: Assalamau alikum,

I wish to go for umrah with my parents before Ramadan 2015.In case i failed to arrange the total expense within this period ,can take salary advance from my company and go for Umrah.?What is the ruling?My Umrah will be accepted?Please clarify.Jazakallah kair..

Time: February 8, 2015 at 6:05 AM

A: Walaikumsalam warah matullahi wabarakatu,

Under optimal condition, you should try and go for hajj first. If you have already performed tha hajj, than one should always try and plan to go for the umrah.

Umrah is not obligatory, however, if you have the resources, by all means you should go. If you do not have the money, why burden yourself beyond that which is necessary. However, if you feel you would be of benefit to your parents and taking an advance salary would not create any financial hardship later on, you may chose to take this salary advance and go for the umrah.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.