Is Charging High Fees for Hajj Guidance by a Muallim Permissible in Islam?
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Can anyone provide insights into the following statement regarding Islamic teachings?
**Statement:**
Taking a tax, extra fee, or charge from pilgrims intending to perform the obligatory duty of Hajj is impermissible.
*Narrated by Ad-Diyaa with sahih isnaad.*
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In my country, and possibly across the Indian subcontinent, it's common for an ***"Alim"*** to accompany pilgrims. This individual, known as a *Muallim*, helps ensure the pilgrimage is performed correctly by finding mistakes and assisting throughout the process. However, they often charge significantly more than the usual cost.
For example, a ***Muallim*** might charge an additional 100,000 BDT per person on top of the usual cost, making the total for a married couple approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million BDT, which is extremely high.
My question is: Is this practice halal in Islam? Is it permissible to earn money in this way, which might seem exploitative or fraudulent?
Asked by Mehedi Hasan
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Oct 19, 2024, 01:26 PM
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