What is the ruling on going for Hajj with a driver's visa through an international transport company, knowing that the company is aware of the questioner's lack of intention to work? Is it permissible to take the money paid and received from the company? What is the ruling on entering into a state of ihram and wearing sewn garments in the event of being prevented from entering Mecca? And what is the best ritual for someone who does not possess the price of the sacrificial animal?

The questioner is thanked for his eagerness for good and his desire to visit the House of Allah. He is reminded that Hajj is obligatory only for those who are able, and those who are unable are not addressed by it, and perhaps they will attain the reward by their sincere intention. It is not permissible to perform Hajj as a driver without actual work, due to the deception involved, the violation of laws, and the unlawful consumption of wealth. One must wait until Hajj can be performed through lawful means.

If the questioner genuinely travels as a driver with the company, he is permitted to perform Hajj and take the money, provided that his work is real and he has not violated any laws. If the concerned authorities have permitted the company a specific number of workers, and the questioner is among them, then he is permitted to go for Hajj whether he works or not.

If he is prevented from entering Makkah while in ihram and forced to wear sewn garments, there is no sin upon him, and he must offer a fidyah (expiation): fasting for three days, or feeding six needy persons, or slaughtering a sheep.

The best type of Hajj is Tamattu', and if one cannot find a sacrificial animal, then he must fast for three days during Hajj and seven upon returning. As for the Qarin, he must offer a sacrifice or its substitute in fasting. The Mufrid has nothing upon him.