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This second opinion does not really contradict the first; one must consider, which
applies to a particular case. It is said that for one who can easily walk it is better
to do so, whereas transport would be preferable if he were weak, and if going on
foot might affect him badly and restrict him in the performance of his duties.
There is a parallel here with Fasting, which is better kept up even by the traveler
and the invalid, unless it would cause weakness and bad temper.
A certain scholar was asked whether, in the Visitation (Umra) one should go on
foot or spend a little money on hiring a donkey. He replied that if one is attached
to the money, it is better to hire the donkey than to walk. But if walking is the
more serious matter, as for the rich, then walking is to be preferred. There is
something to be said for this view, which seems to make it a question of self-
discipline. The best course of all, however, is to walk and spend the money on
charity; this is more superior to spending it on hiring a donkey. But for those who
are incapable of giving up both personal comfort and their money, the opinion
cited above is not inappropriate.
applies to a particular case. It is said that for one who can easily walk it is better
to do so, whereas transport would be preferable if he were weak, and if going on
foot might affect him badly and restrict him in the performance of his duties.
There is a parallel here with Fasting, which is better kept up even by the traveler
and the invalid, unless it would cause weakness and bad temper.
A certain scholar was asked whether, in the Visitation (Umra) one should go on
foot or spend a little money on hiring a donkey. He replied that if one is attached
to the money, it is better to hire the donkey than to walk. But if walking is the
more serious matter, as for the rich, then walking is to be preferred. There is
something to be said for this view, which seems to make it a question of self-
discipline. The best course of all, however, is to walk and spend the money on
charity; this is more superior to spending it on hiring a donkey. But for those who
are incapable of giving up both personal comfort and their money, the opinion
cited above is not inappropriate.