The Obligation of Performing Hajj Immediately when its Conditions are Fulfilled and not Delaying It:
The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alaihi wa sallam) said:
“He who intends to perform Hajj must do so immediately, for he may fall sick, lose his mount or be prevented by some other need.” And in another narration:
“Hasten to the Hajj for none of you knows what might come up before him.”
Authenticated by Al-Haakim (1/448), and Adh-Dhahabee agreed, Al-Ishbeelee (C.f. Al-Irwaa’, 4/169), Ahmad Shaakir (Musnad Ahmad, 1/225), Al-Albaanee (Al-Irwaa’, 990; Saheeh Abee Daawood, 5/413-414; Hidaayat-ur-Ruwaah, 2457; Saheeh-ul-Jaami`, 2957, 6003, 6004; Saheeh-ut-Targheeb, 1111), Shu`aib Al-Arna’oot (Musnad Ahmad, 1833, 1834, 1973, 2867, 2973, 3340), Husayn Asad (Musnad-ud-Daarimee, 1825) and Al-A`zamee (Al-Minnat-ul-Kubraa, 1483).
