Questions on the Explanation of the Book of Nullifiers of Islam

Question:
A man died without having performed Hajj, and without having performed the 'aqiqah for his child. Is it taken from his wealth before it is distributed to the heirs so that Hajj is performed on his behalf, and the value of the 'aqiqah is paid on his behalf?

Answer:
Yes, the 'aqiqah is not [taken from his estate]. If his intention was the hady, meaning the hady of tamattu' or qiran, then yes, it is taken from his estate. But if his intention was the 'aqiqah to be slaughtered for the newborn, it is not taken, because it is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. As for Hajj, if he did not perform the Hajj of Islam, the amount needed to perform Hajj on his behalf is taken from his estate, because this is a debt owed to Allah the Exalted.