The ruling on performing Hajj on behalf of one’s parents while they are still alive
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The questioner:
This questioner says: Shaykh, what about performing Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of one’s parents while they are still alive? They are still living, and this son wants to perform Hajj and 'Umrah on their behalf.
The Shaykh:
One does not perform Hajj on behalf of a living person except in the case of a very old, decrepit elder who is unable to travel, or a person suffering from a chronic illness who has not yet performed the Hajj of Islam. In this case, he appoints someone to perform the Hajj of Islam on his behalf. Yes.
The questioner:
And what if they are deceased, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
If they are deceased, then this is an act of righteousness; one performs Hajj and 'Umrah on their behalf. Yes.
This questioner says: Shaykh, what about performing Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of one’s parents while they are still alive? They are still living, and this son wants to perform Hajj and 'Umrah on their behalf.
The Shaykh:
One does not perform Hajj on behalf of a living person except in the case of a very old, decrepit elder who is unable to travel, or a person suffering from a chronic illness who has not yet performed the Hajj of Islam. In this case, he appoints someone to perform the Hajj of Islam on his behalf. Yes.
The questioner:
And what if they are deceased, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
If they are deceased, then this is an act of righteousness; one performs Hajj and 'Umrah on their behalf. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3730] حكم الحج عن الوالدين وهما على قيد الحياة - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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