The ruling on performing Hajj on behalf of one who is unable to perform the obligatory duty
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, I have an elderly mother who cannot bear the hardships of performing the rites. She wishes that Allah would bless her with a visit to His House and the performance of the Hajj rites, but she is not financially able. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on her behalf?
Answer:
If she has not performed the obligatory Hajj, and is unable to perform it, whether now or in the future, due to a chronic illness or physical incapacity that prevents her from performing Hajj herself, then you may perform Hajj on her behalf, fulfilling the obligation for her, as it came in the hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “O Messenger of Allah, my father reached the age of the obligation of Hajj, but he is unable to stay on the mount. Should I perform Hajj on his behalf?” He said: “Yes, perform Hajj on behalf of your father.” And as for if she is strong and able to perform Hajj, she must perform it herself. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Shaykh, I have an elderly mother who cannot bear the hardships of performing the rites. She wishes that Allah would bless her with a visit to His House and the performance of the Hajj rites, but she is not financially able. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on her behalf?
Answer:
If she has not performed the obligatory Hajj, and is unable to perform it, whether now or in the future, due to a chronic illness or physical incapacity that prevents her from performing Hajj herself, then you may perform Hajj on her behalf, fulfilling the obligation for her, as it came in the hadith that
A woman came to
امرأة جاءت إلىThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/281 — archive.org (10:23)
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