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Which is better: performing Hajj for the third time, or taking one's wife and daughter for 'Umrah while they repeat their 'Umrahs?

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The reward for Hajj is superior to the reward for Umrah, based on the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) saying: "Umrah to Umrah is an expiation for what is between them, and Hajj Mabrur (an accepted Hajj) has no reward other than Paradise." However, Umrah might be better in some cases, such as when performed with one's wife and daughter due to its positive impact on the relationship, or to increase their commitment to Islamic rulings. But if Hajj leads to harms, or Umrah to benefits, then Umrah is better.

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