Is spending the funds for a voluntary ‘Umrah on Jihad, spreading knowledge, and fulfilling the needs of the weak better than performing ‘Umrah, or is performing ‘Umrah better, and does this include ‘Umrah in Ramadan?
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It is possible to combine with spending on the needy if one economizes on Umrah expenses, especially during . If it is not possible to combine them, then what is more beneficial to others is preferable. Therefore, Jihad, spreading knowledge, and fulfilling the needs of the indigent take precedence.
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