Is it better for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased father, or to appoint someone to perform it on his behalf?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is it better for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased father, or should I perform Hajj for myself and appoint someone I trust to perform Hajj on behalf of my father?
Answer:
It is better for you to perform it on his behalf, because this is an act of dutifulness toward him, and for you to take charge of it yourself is better for you. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Is it better for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased father, or should I perform Hajj for myself and appoint someone I trust to perform Hajj on behalf of my father?
Answer:
It is better for you to perform it on his behalf, because this is an act of dutifulness toward him, and for you to take charge of it yourself is better for you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [413] هل الأفضل أن أحج عن والدي أو أوكل من يحج عنه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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