Is it permissible to perform 'Umrah on behalf of an elderly person?

Question : She says, Shaykh, that her mother is an elderly woman. If she performs 'Umrah, can she do it on behalf of this elderly woman, her mother?

Answer : If the elderly mother is unable to go to Makkah, there is no harm in performing 'Umrah on her behalf. If she is able, she should go herself. If she is unable now but it is expected that she will be able in the future, she should wait until