Is it acceptable to do ‘Umrah before Hajj?

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Is it acceptable for a person to do ‘Umrah before doing the obligatory Hajj?.
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Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.

Yes, it is permissible for a person to do ‘Umrah before he does Hajj, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his companions did ‘Umrah before they did the obligatory Hajj. 

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