The Ruling on Intending the 'Umrah on Behalf of Every Poor Muslim Who Has Died
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Question:
Is it permissible for a person to perform 'Umrah and intend it on behalf of every poor Muslim who has died?
Answer:
'Umrah is not valid except for one person, whether living or dead. It is not valid for every deceased person, for all people, or for all relatives. No, 'Umrah and Hajj are intended for one person: you intend it for yourself, or you intend it for someone else. Yes, but as for supplication, you may make du'a' for yourself and for the Muslims during 'Umrah and Hajj. There is no harm in supplication. Yes.
Is it permissible for a person to perform 'Umrah and intend it on behalf of every poor Muslim who has died?
Answer:
'Umrah is not valid except for one person, whether living or dead. It is not valid for every deceased person, for all people, or for all relatives. No, 'Umrah and Hajj are intended for one person: you intend it for yourself, or you intend it for someone else. Yes, but as for supplication, you may make du'a' for yourself and for the Muslims during 'Umrah and Hajj. There is no harm in supplication. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز لشخص أن يعتمر وينوي العمرة عن كل فقير مسلم ميت؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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