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Is it permissible to perform the Hajj pilgrimage while working as a driver during the Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

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Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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If you are able to perform the Hajj rituals, there is no blame upon you, and your work as a hired hand during the performance of the rituals does not affect the validity of your Hajj. This is indicated by the hadith of Abu Umamah, where Ibn Umar affirmed the validity of his Hajj despite his work, citing the noble verse: "There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord" (Al-Baqarah: 198), which was revealed to confirm the permissibility of trading and seeking livelihood during Hajj without affecting its validity.

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