The Ruling on Performing Hajj and 'Umrah as a Voluntary Act on Behalf of the Living and the Deceased

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My father has already performed the obligatory Hajj and 'Umrah. Is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah and Hajj on his behalf as a voluntary act, given that he is capable of performing voluntary acts himself?

Answer:
No. As long as the obligatory acts have been fulfilled, if he is able to perform voluntary acts himself, he should do so. If he is not able, praise be to Allah, the obligatory acts are sufficient. Yes. He says: Regarding a deceased person, if he dies, you do not perform 'Umrah or Hajj on his behalf as a voluntary act. However, as long as he is alive, if he is able to perform voluntary acts, he should do so. If not, praise be to Allah, the obligatory acts are sufficient. Yes. He says: Honorable [Shaykh]. The evidence only mentions acting on behalf of another in the case of an obligation or a vow. It does not mention acting on behalf of another for voluntary acts in the case of a living person. Yes.