Performing acts of righteousness for the deceased
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The first question of Fatwa number ( 11623 )
Q1: I have relatives who died a long time ago, and they did not leave behind any inheritance, nor do they have any heirs. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on their behalf from my lawful wealth? I also have an uncle who had no children and did not leave any inheritance. I have an endowment (waqf); is it permissible for me to include him in the endowment that belongs to me? Likewise, my mother and father died when I was a young child. Is it permissible for me to include them in my endowment, knowing that I am wealthy and possess much lawful wealth?
A1: First: It is permissible for you to perform Hajj on behalf of your deceased relatives if you have
performed Hajj for yourself. Second: It is permissible for you to give charity on behalf of all your relatives with a single act of charity, and it is also permissible for you to designate a separate act of charity for each one of them. Third: It is permissible for you to include your uncle and your parents in the endowment that belongs to you, and this is an act of righteousness and kindness toward them; provided that you have not yet established the endowment. However, if the endowment has already been issued by you as a binding commitment, you may not change it; rather, it remains as you issued it, provided that it is in accordance with the pure Shari'ah. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q1: I have relatives who died a long time ago, and they did not leave behind any inheritance, nor do they have any heirs. Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on their behalf from my lawful wealth? I also have an uncle who had no children and did not leave any inheritance. I have an endowment (waqf); is it permissible for me to include him in the endowment that belongs to me? Likewise, my mother and father died when I was a young child. Is it permissible for me to include them in my endowment, knowing that I am wealthy and possess much lawful wealth?
A1: First: It is permissible for you to perform Hajj on behalf of your deceased relatives if you have
performed Hajj for yourself. Second: It is permissible for you to give charity on behalf of all your relatives with a single act of charity, and it is also permissible for you to designate a separate act of charity for each one of them. Third: It is permissible for you to include your uncle and your parents in the endowment that belongs to you, and this is an act of righteousness and kindness toward them; provided that you have not yet established the endowment. However, if the endowment has already been issued by you as a binding commitment, you may not change it; rather, it remains as you issued it, provided that it is in accordance with the pure Shari'ah. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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