Does a person perform 'Umrah on behalf of his parents?

The questioner : No, I am here with my family; my family is in Riyadh.

The Shaykh : The important thing is that you are a special guest.

The questioner : Professor.

The Shaykh : Be patient, be patient; he wants to make you happy.

The questioner : My question is: I came on a mission to honor my father and I respect him, and I want to honor my parents.

The Shaykh : No, by Allah, do not perform 'Umrah for your father or your mother. If you wish, perform tawaf for them, or rather, supplicating for them is better.

The questioner : My mother does not want 'Umrah.

The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible, but you want the best for yourself.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : The best is supplication. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, or a righteous child who supplicates for him.

The questioner : I do not know his age.

The Shaykh : And leave the 'Umrah for yourself, the one you performed it with. If you wish to come in the future and perform 'Umrah for him, there is no obstacle.