THE MERIT OF GIVING

Helping someone fulfill their obligation of performing Hajj, whether through financial assistance, logistical support, or any other means, holds significant blessings in Islam. Both the Quran and authentic Hadith emphasize the rewards and virtues of facilitating someone's pilgrimage to Hajj. Here are some references:

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Quranic Verses:

1. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:196):

   "And complete the Hajj and 'Umrah for Allah. But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days] or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'Umrah [during the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in penalty."

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2. Surah Al-Imran (3:97):

   "In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves - then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds."

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Authentic Hadith:

1. Hadith from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

   "Whoever facilitates for someone to perform Hajj, he will have the same reward as the one who performs Hajj without anything being diminished from the reward of the latter." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 26, Hadith 10)

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2. Hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said:

   "Whoever assists a Hajj pilgrim to perform the rites, his reward is like that of the pilgrim, without any decrease in the reward of the pilgrim." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 25, Hadith 2893)