A country does not allow a person to perform Hajj except after the passage of five years

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Q 4: I work in Saudi Arabia and I come from a neighboring Muslim country. (Part No. 10; Page No. 41) My country does not allow me to perform Hajj except after the passage of five years from the inception of my job. Only three years have now passed and I have an opportunity to perform Hajj this year, while I am staying in Saudi Arabia. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj or should I wait until the period specified by my country passes?

A: If the Hajj you intend to perform is the obligatory Hajj, then you must perform it whenever it is possible for you. Allah (Exalted be He) says: And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka‘bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allâh, for those who are able to undertake the journey. In this case, you need not to wait until the period mentioned passes. However, if it is a supererogatory Hajj, then you are free to perform Hajj or wait until the period specified by your country passes.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.