Is it permissible to perform 'Umrah on behalf of a living person?
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Question:
The questioner says: I am residing in the Kingdom for a limited period, knowing that I am coming from a faraway place, and I have performed 'Umrah for myself. Since I am spending my vacation in Makkah, is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah on behalf of one of my parents while they are still alive, or on behalf of my brothers, given that they were unable to come here? May Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
No, do not perform 'Umrah on their behalf. They should come and perform 'Umrah themselves. If they are unable to come, they are excused. As for you, you do not perform 'Umrah on their behalf. Yes.
The questioner says: I am residing in the Kingdom for a limited period, knowing that I am coming from a faraway place, and I have performed 'Umrah for myself. Since I am spending my vacation in Makkah, is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah on behalf of one of my parents while they are still alive, or on behalf of my brothers, given that they were unable to come here? May Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
No, do not perform 'Umrah on their behalf. They should come and perform 'Umrah themselves. If they are unable to come, they are excused. As for you, you do not perform 'Umrah on their behalf. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز أداء العمرة عن شخص حي؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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