Performing a voluntary Hajj or giving a charitable Contribution from one's Wealth for the Mujahidin

Question :

In reference to someone who has already performed the obligation of Hajj and he is able to make Hajj another time, is it permissible for him to give the value of his Hajj expenses in charity to the Muslim Mujahidin in Afghanistan instead of performing Hajj this second time? This is asked because performing Hajj a second time is voluntary and giving in charity for Jihad is obligatory. Please give us a beneficial answer, and may Allâh reward you on behalf of the Muslims with a good reward.

Answer:

Whoever already performed the obligatory Hajj, it is better for him to give in charity the money kept for spending for the second Hajj to the Mujahidin in the way of Allâh, like the Mujahidin of Afghanistan and the Muhajirin (immigrants) from Afghanistan seeking refuge in Pakistan. This is due to the statement of the Prophet which deed was the best. He said: when he was asked
"Belief in Allâh and His Messenger."

Then the questioner said: "Then what?" He replied:
"Jihad in the way of Allâh."

Then the questioner said: "Then what?' He replied:
"A Mabrur Hajj (i.e., a blessed and properly performed Hajj)."

This Hadith's authenticity is agreed upon. Thus, he placed Hajj after Jihad. This means the optional Hajj, because the obligatory Hajj is a pillar from the pillars of Islam, if one is able to perform it. In the Two Sahihs it is reported from the Prophet ﷺ that he said:
"Whoever equips a soldier for battle, then he has gone out for battle, and whoever takes care of his family in a good manner after he has left, then he has gone out for battle."

There is no doubt that the Mujahidin in the way of Allâh are in the most severe need of material assistance from their brothers, and spending on them is better than spending on an optional Hajj due to the two mentioned Hadiths and other than them. And success is with Allâh.

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