Question

Is there any Hadith that mentions that Hajj will not be accepted if a person cuts off family ties or does not repay debts?

 

Answer

I have not come across a Hadith which explicitly states this regarding Hajj.

However, consider the following Hadith:

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The actions of the children of Adam are presented to [Allah] every Thursday, the eve of Jumu’ah. The deeds of the one who severs ties are not accepted.” [i.e., He will be absolved of the obligation but will not be rewarded for it]

(Al Adabul Mufrad, Hadith: 61, Musnad Ahmad, vol. 2, pg. 484. Refer: Faydul Qadir, Hadith: 2209)

‘Allamah Mundhiri and ‘Allamah Haythami (rahimahumallah) have declared the narrators reliable.

(Targhib, vol. 3, pg. 343, Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 8, pg. 151)

The above Hadith is general and will include Hajj.

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar