The ruling on performing Hajj on behalf of a parent who is unable to perform it
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Question:
To the Shaykh. It is possible for him to be with him, or that is possible. But the situation is regarding the construction of the oil, the construction of the land. So Allah the Mighty and Majestic said: If I see what is not permissible to ask from the people of
Answer:
If the house is needed for all necessities, and his father is considered unable to perform Hajj, then it is not obligatory for him to perform Hajj.
Allah the Exalted said:[Ali 'Imran 3:97] The ability to perform Hajj is to find the provisions and the mount that will take him there, in excess of what is sufficient for himself and for his dependents, and securing a dwelling. If he has no dwelling and spends this money on the necessary preparation for himself, he is not considered able. But if you perform Hajj on his behalf as an act of kindness to him and precaution for him, you will be rewarded, if Allah wills, and this will benefit you by the permission of Allah. As for the obligation, this is not required. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
To the Shaykh. It is possible for him to be with him, or that is possible. But the situation is regarding the construction of the oil, the construction of the land. So Allah the Mighty and Majestic said: If I see what is not permissible to ask from the people of
Answer:
If the house is needed for all necessities, and his father is considered unable to perform Hajj, then it is not obligatory for him to perform Hajj.
Allah the Exalted said:
And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way
وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 26 من 36 /شرح العقيدة الواسطية (شرح قديم)/فتقوم القيامة التي أخبر الله بها في كتابه/صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:13:52)
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