Is a pilgrim excused from completing Hajj due to inability to reach the Kaaba because of illness or lack of funds?
Chapter on What the Muhrim Must Avoid and What is Permissible for Him
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
The established position within the school is that if reaching the Kaaba becomes impossible due to causes other than enemy confinement, such as sickness, lameness, or loss of sustenance, dissolution of Ihram is not permissible. This view is narrated from Ibn Umar, Ibn Abbas, and Marwan, and it is the position of Malik, Shafi'i, and Ishaq. The evidence for this is that the Prophet, peace be upon him, visited Duba'ah bint Al-Zubayr, who was sick and intending Hajj, and told her, 'Perform Hajj and stipulate that your place of completion is where you are held.' If sickness permitted dissolution, she would not have needed to stipulate.
Supporting text
Another narration from Ahmad permits dissolution in such cases, and a similar opinion is held by Ibn Mas'ud, Ata, Al-Nakha'i, Al-Thawri, the People of Opinion, and Abu Thawr. The evidence cited is the Prophet's statement, 'Whoever breaks a bone or is lame, he has exited (Ihram), and he owes another Hajj,' reported by Al-Nasa'i. Furthermore, they argue that such a person is confined and falls under the general ruling of {But if you are prevented, then [send] an offering] such as can be easily obtained} (Quran 2:196). They contend that the term 'Ihsar' linguistically applies to sickness, whereas confinement by the enemy is termed 'Hasr'.