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Many people postpone the obligation of Hajj until they become grey-haired.
The Muslim youth in Hajj:
Many people postpone the obligation of Hajj until they become grey-haired. They view it improper to perform Hajj while they are young, if they consider performing Hajj in the first place. Although there are few of this kind of people, still there are some of them. However, the youth among the righteous predecessors used to hasten to perform this ritual during their youth and strength.
Saalim narrated on the authority of his father that a boy came to the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying, “I want to go in this direction - meaning Hajj.” The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, walked with him and said, “O boy, May Allaah Provide you with piety, Direct you to goodness and Suffice your concerns!” When the boy returned and greeted the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, raised his head and said: “O boy, your Hajj is accepted, your sins are forgiven and your expenditure is compensated.” [Ibn Khuzaymah and At-Tirmithi: Hasan Ghareeb]
Anas, May Allaah Be Pleased with him, narrated that a man came to the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said, “O Messenger of Allaah, I want to travel so provide for me.” The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “May Allaah Provide you with piety, Forgive your sins and Facilitate goodness for you wherever you are.” [At-Tirmithi; Al-Albaani: Saheeh]
When the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, reached Al-Madeenah during Hijrah, Muhammad ibn Anas Ath-Thafri was two weeks old. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, wiped his head. Later, when this child was ten years old, he joined the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in the Farewell Hajj.
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