Is it permissible for a person to perform 'Umrah on behalf of his father, who is unable to perform 'Umrah due to his poverty?

Question : A man has two parents who are alive and in good health, but their living circumstances have prevented them from being able to perform 'Umrah. So, should he perform 'Umrah on their behalf?

Answer : The answer is that he does not perform 'Umrah on their behalf. Rather, if he is able one day to bring them, let him bring them. Otherwise, he does not perform 'Umrah on their behalf. This is because if the 'Umrah is an obligatory one, it does not suffice in this case, because they are physically capable. They are obligated. And if it is a voluntary one, many scholars of knowledge say that it is not permissible for one person to perform a voluntary Hajj or 'Umrah on behalf of another person, because this has not been reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.