Is it permissible to perform 'Umrah on behalf of a deceased person?

Question:
May Allah reward you. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to perform 'Umrah for a deceased person who has bequeathed money to perform 'Umrah? How should this be done, and how is the talbiyah (pilgrim's chant) performed on his behalf?

Answer:
Yes, the money is given to a Muslim who performs 'Umrah on his behalf. He performs 'Umrah on his behalf and spends this money on his journey, using it for his provisions. He executes the bequest because this is a valid bequest, so it is carried out and the money is given to the one who performs 'Umrah on his behalf. When entering the state of ihram, he intends that the 'Umrah is for so-and-so. He intends in his heart that he is entering ihram on behalf of so-and-so. And whatever act of worship he performs from the rituals of 'Umrah, he intends it for the deceased. He intends it for the deceased. The intention is sufficient. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Yes.