{"_id":"668da0130b76658b4c232d75","title":"Can someone with debt go to umrah if they have been given the opportunity as a gift?","question":"Would it be ok if someone got an umrah package as a gift but they have debt they need to pay, however, because they aren't exactly spending from their own on this umrah, is it ok for them to then go to the house of Allah? Can they accept this as a gift? I want to gift an umrah to my father and I want him to get closer to Allah. Should I help him pay off his debts first ?","answer":"Your intentions, as well as your concerns, are undoubtedly sincere. It's important to note that individuals in debt are restricted from traveling, even for essential obligations like Hajj, without explicit or implicit consent from their creditors. Therefore, even if the package is intended as a gift for your father, the issue of travel still remains. I would suggest prioritizing the use of the money to assist your father in settling his debts. While Umrah can indeed be a profoundly impactful journey, addressing outstanding debts should take precedence.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff50b76658b4c232a43","tag":"Hajj and Umrah: Other","count":39},{"_id":"668da0130b76658b4c232d6d","tag":"Contemporary Life: Debt","count":16}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:39:47.727Z"}