Is it permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a living person?
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Question:
There is another point. He says: What is the Shaykh’s view (may Allah preserve you) regarding performing Hajj on behalf of a living person? If he is unable and his excuse is not expected to end, unable to perform the Hajj of Islam, the obligation of Islam,
Answer:
and his illness, old age, or frailty is not expected to end, then he appoints someone to perform Hajj on his behalf. It is a condition for the proxy that he has first performed the Hajj of Islam for himself. However, if he is able to perform Hajj himself, it is not permissible for him to appoint a proxy, because appointment is only for the one who is unable, and this applies in the case of the obligation of Hajj or 'Umrah as well. Yes.
There is another point. He says: What is the Shaykh’s view (may Allah preserve you) regarding performing Hajj on behalf of a living person? If he is unable and his excuse is not expected to end, unable to perform the Hajj of Islam, the obligation of Islam,
Answer:
and his illness, old age, or frailty is not expected to end, then he appoints someone to perform Hajj on his behalf. It is a condition for the proxy that he has first performed the Hajj of Islam for himself. However, if he is able to perform Hajj himself, it is not permissible for him to appoint a proxy, because appointment is only for the one who is unable, and this applies in the case of the obligation of Hajj or 'Umrah as well. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7185- هل يجوز الحج عن الحي؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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