Is it permissible to take out a loan from the bank to perform the Hajj pilgrimage?
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An interest-bearing loan is unanimously forbidden, whether it is for Hajj or for other purposes. As for a (a benevolent loan), which is without interest, it is permissible for Hajj or other purposes. One is not obligated to take out a loan for Hajj. If someone takes out a Qard and performs Hajj, their Hajj is valid and, Allah willing, rewarded.
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