The ruling on performing Hajj before repaying a Debt

Question :

I came to the Kingdom (of Saudi Arabia) with a work contract for a period of two years and I owe a debt to some of my friends. We did not set a specific time for me to repay it. Rather, I can repay it whenever I am able to do so. I intend to perform Hajj this year with my father and mother, but I know from what I studied before that the debt should be paid before the Hajj. So, is it permissible for me to perform Hajj? Also, I will repay my debt after my return to my homeland. Please benefit me with an answer.

Answer:

It is permissible for you to perform Hajj before repaying the debt and your Hajj will be correct, because the debt did not have a restricted time period that was specified for payment. Rather, you may repay it whenever that is easy for you, since the people who you owe the debt to are not in this country and they are your friends, and you know that if they knew you were performing Hajj, they would not stop you. You are only obligated to repay the debt if the people to whom you owe the debt become severe in their demand for repayment, such as their saying, "Give us what you were going to spend on Hajj." However, if they permit and you are able to satisfy them by promising them that you will repay them after returning (to your homeland), then there is no harm in your performing Hajj, if Allâh the Most High wills.

Source:
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 4 Page 61