The Ruling on Performing 'Umrah on Behalf of a Deceased or Living Parent
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it valid to perform 'Umrah on behalf of my father and my mother, knowing that my mother is alive but unable to do so, and my father has passed away?
Answer:
For the deceased, yes, 'Umrah may be performed on his behalf. As for the living person, 'Umrah is not performed on his behalf, unless he is incapable. If he is incapable and cannot perform 'Umrah himself, then it is performed on his behalf. But if he is able to perform 'Umrah, he performs it for himself.
The questioner asks: Is it valid to perform 'Umrah on behalf of my father and my mother, knowing that my mother is alive but unable to do so, and my father has passed away?
Answer:
For the deceased, yes, 'Umrah may be performed on his behalf. As for the living person, 'Umrah is not performed on his behalf, unless he is incapable. If he is incapable and cannot perform 'Umrah himself, then it is performed on his behalf. But if he is able to perform 'Umrah, he performs it for himself.
Source
لقاء رمضان 09-09-1436هـ — alfawzan.live (34:23)
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