The ruling on performing Hajj on behalf of an elderly person who is unable to do so
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The questioner:
Shaykh, this is an Egyptian resident here who says that his mother is advanced in age and has not performed the Hajj of Islam. She is ill and cannot come to Saudi Arabia. She told him, “Perform Hajj for me this year.” Does he perform Hajj on her behalf (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh:
If her recovery is not expected, meaning she is advanced in age and her recovery is not expected, he performs Hajj on her behalf. Otherwise, she should wait, if Allah wills, and perform it herself.
The questioner:
He says she cannot walk, even if she were to walk a little.
The Shaykh:
Due to her advanced age, meaning he performs Hajj on her behalf.
Shaykh, this is an Egyptian resident here who says that his mother is advanced in age and has not performed the Hajj of Islam. She is ill and cannot come to Saudi Arabia. She told him, “Perform Hajj for me this year.” Does he perform Hajj on her behalf (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh:
If her recovery is not expected, meaning she is advanced in age and her recovery is not expected, he performs Hajj on her behalf. Otherwise, she should wait, if Allah wills, and perform it herself.
The questioner:
He says she cannot walk, even if she were to walk a little.
The Shaykh:
Due to her advanced age, meaning he performs Hajj on her behalf.
Source
التعليق على رياض الصالحين، تابع باب بيان كثرة طرق الخير : الأحاديث : [ 128 - 130 ] — islamhouse.com (5:53)
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