How are debts distributed when the deceased's estate is insufficient to cover both debts to human beings and the expense of Hajj stipulated in the will?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the deceased has debts owed to human beings, these debts are shared proportionally (*tahassu*). The portion allocated for Hajj from the remaining estate must be used to perform Hajj from the location to which those funds can cover the expense.