Is it permissible to perform 'Umrah with the intention of dedicating its reward to one of the scholars of the Muslims, or is this an act of exaggeration?
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Question:
He says: I resolved and formed the intention to perform 'Umrah and dedicate its reward to Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him). Is this permissible? And is it considered an exaggeration regarding the Shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him)?
Answer:
This is permissible and is not an act of exaggeration; there is nothing wrong with it. As for dedicating the righteous deeds for which evidence has come, such as Hajj, 'Umrah, charity, and supplication, evidence has come regarding these, so this is not considered an act of exaggeration. Rather, this is benefiting your deceased brother.
He says: I resolved and formed the intention to perform 'Umrah and dedicate its reward to Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him). Is this permissible? And is it considered an exaggeration regarding the Shaykh (may Allah have mercy on him)?
Answer:
This is permissible and is not an act of exaggeration; there is nothing wrong with it. As for dedicating the righteous deeds for which evidence has come, such as Hajj, 'Umrah, charity, and supplication, evidence has come regarding these, so this is not considered an act of exaggeration. Rather, this is benefiting your deceased brother.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز الاعتمار بنية إهداء ثوابها لعالم من علماء المسلمين، أم أن هذا من الغلو؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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