A Muslim is encouraged to do good actions based on his/her propensity and capacity. Hence Hajj is performed when one has the ability and facility to do so. However if one is tied-up with loans or with other clashing obligations, then there is room for delaying it for another time.
This is supported and buttressed by the Qur’anic verse: “…And Hajj to the House (Kaabah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those can afford the expenses…” [Surah Al-Imran (3): ayat 97].
In other actions such as prayers, the Prophet’s, sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, statement “perform as much as you can” can also mean to perform it at the preferred time and mode (in congregation).
However as a result of unavoidable circumstances, they can be performed later within the specified time. Similarly, a person who is not able to stand during the prayer may pray while sitting. Flexibility is also attributed to other obligations such as fasting. For example, one may break the fast while traveling or if he or she is sick and make it up on other days.
The proscribed must be totally avoided by the Muslim to the extent that whatever leads to haram (prohibited act) must be avoided as well, even without intention of indulging in it. By refraining from acts that can lead to a prohibited act, we are actually safeguarding ourselves from falling into the ocean of the forbidden.
Laziness is very attractive to ignorance, so wherever there is laziness in the quest for knowledge, be certain to find ignorance married happily to Mr. laziness, making a perfect couple with darkness as their residence. Corrections, criticisms and the like are welcome as usual. They keep me on my toes and on the look out for much information. Since information is key in this day and age.
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