The ruling on appointing someone other than the pilgrim to perform Hajj on his behalf
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Question:
He says: Shaykh, this questioner has a blind brother who is approaching forty-five years of age and has not performed Hajj, and he wants to appoint someone, O Honorable Shaykh.
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to appoint someone unless he is unable to perform Hajj with his body due to a permanent disability, a chronic illness, or if he is a very old, decrepit man; in that case, he appoints someone to perform the Hajj of Islam on his behalf. Yes.
He says: Shaykh, this questioner has a blind brother who is approaching forty-five years of age and has not performed Hajj, and he wants to appoint someone, O Honorable Shaykh.
Answer:
It is not permissible for him to appoint someone unless he is unable to perform Hajj with his body due to a permanent disability, a chronic illness, or if he is a very old, decrepit man; in that case, he appoints someone to perform the Hajj of Islam on his behalf. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/082 — archive.org (13:57)
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