A person wants to perform Hajj on behalf of his deceased father and brother; which one should he prioritize?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. We want Shaykh Muhammad, the Shaykh. Are you there, Shaykh? Please go ahead. I say, Shaykh, we have a questioner. Greet them first. Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings. Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings. I say, Shaykh, we have a question, may Allah preserve you. Please go ahead. A person wants to perform Hajj on behalf of his father and his deceased brother. So which is better to prioritize, the father or the brother?
The Shaykh : Which one is more deserving of kindness? The father, of course. Well, if the father is more deserving of kindness, then let him prioritize him.
The questioner : And if, and if I prioritize my brother, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with it, but it is contrary to what is reasonable and transmitted.
The questioner : Well, may Allah reward you with good, Shaykh. Yes.
The Shaykh : Which one is more deserving of kindness? The father, of course. Well, if the father is more deserving of kindness, then let him prioritize him.
The questioner : And if, and if I prioritize my brother, Shaykh.
The Shaykh : There is nothing wrong with it, but it is contrary to what is reasonable and transmitted.
The questioner : Well, may Allah reward you with good, Shaykh. Yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1308- شخص يريد ان يحج عن ابيه واخيه المتوفيان من عليه أن يقدم؟/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 — youtube.com
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