Did my husband perform Hajj on behalf of his maternal aunt without her authorizing him? Is this Hajj valid?

The questioner : Okay, if you please, another question. Yes. My husband performed Hajj on behalf of his maternal aunt. Hmm. My husband. Yes. He performed Hajj on behalf of his maternal aunt. Yes. Without her authorizing him. Is it valid, or is it necessary for her to authorize him?

The Shaykh : Is it an obligatory Hajj or a voluntary one?

The questioner : A wicked woman.

The Shaykh : A secret matter.

The questioner : And he had performed Hajj for himself before this.

The Shaykh : I am asking: is it an obligatory Hajj or a voluntary one?

The questioner : No, it is an obligatory Hajj on her behalf.

The Shaykh : Okay, is your aunt dead or alive?

The questioner : She is present and alive, but her health does not allow it.

The Shaykh : She is unable to attend it.

The questioner : Yes, she is unable.

The Shaykh : Okay, when he performed Hajj on her behalf and informed her, did she agree or refuse?

The questioner : Yes, and she was happy. Is that enough? Is that enough? Yes, indeed. Okay, we are grateful. Welcome. Peace be upon you. Peace.