What is the ruling on authorities limiting the number of pilgrims by lottery?
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Determining the number of pilgrims for each country by lottery is a legitimate matter and takes into consideration the interest of the pilgrims, because the holy sites are limited and the number of pilgrims is increasing. Therefore, whoever is not selected is not considered to be able to perform Hajj in that year.
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