'Umrah on behalf of a disabled brother
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Regarding performing 'Umrah on behalf of someone who has not performed it, even though he is disabled and uses a wheelchair, is the 'Umrah accepted, or is it necessary for him to go to...
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Regarding performing 'Umrah on behalf of another, my brother is disabled and uses a wheelchair. I want to perform 'Umrah on his behalf. Is the 'Umrah accepted on his behalf?
The Shaykh:
As long as he is alive, he should perform 'Umrah himself. He may carry someone else in 'Umrah and in Hajj; he may carry them during tawaf and sa'y. However, he must not perform Hajj or 'Umrah on behalf of someone who is alive. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Regarding performing 'Umrah on behalf of someone who has not performed it, even though he is disabled and uses a wheelchair, is the 'Umrah accepted, or is it necessary for him to go to...
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
He says: Regarding performing 'Umrah on behalf of another, my brother is disabled and uses a wheelchair. I want to perform 'Umrah on his behalf. Is the 'Umrah accepted on his behalf?
The Shaykh:
As long as he is alive, he should perform 'Umrah himself. He may carry someone else in 'Umrah and in Hajj; he may carry them during tawaf and sa'y. However, he must not perform Hajj or 'Umrah on behalf of someone who is alive. Yes.
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 27-03-1436هـ — af.org.sa (25:38)
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