What is the ruling on a man borrowing money for the purpose of sending his parents for Umrah, knowing that he is already in debt and has not settled it due to financial hardship?
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Filial piety is a great virtue, and it includes assisting one's parents in acts of obedience such as Hajj and , which are supererogatory deeds. Repaying debt is obligatory, and an obligation takes precedence over a supererogatory act. The matter of debt is grave, and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "All sins of a martyr are forgiven except debt." If you have a debt and are unable to repay it due to financial hardship, it is not permissible for you to borrow money for your parents' Umrah; rather, your obligation is to repay your debt first.
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