Is it permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a capable person if Hajj is only recommended for him?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: Is it permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a capable person if Hajj is only recommended for him?
The Shaykh:
What?
The questioner:
Is it permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a capable person if Hajj is only recommended for him?
The Shaykh:
The evidence only mentions acting as a substitute for one who is unable to perform the obligatory Hajj or the obligatory 'Umrah. That is what the evidence indicates. As for voluntary Hajj or voluntary 'Umrah, nothing has been reported regarding acting as a substitute for a living person. However, for a deceased person, yes, one may perform voluntary and obligatory Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf. But for a living person, it has not been reported that one may act as a substitute except for one who is unable to perform the obligatory 'Umrah or Hajj.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: Is it permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a capable person if Hajj is only recommended for him?
The Shaykh:
What?
The questioner:
Is it permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a capable person if Hajj is only recommended for him?
The Shaykh:
The evidence only mentions acting as a substitute for one who is unable to perform the obligatory Hajj or the obligatory 'Umrah. That is what the evidence indicates. As for voluntary Hajj or voluntary 'Umrah, nothing has been reported regarding acting as a substitute for a living person. However, for a deceased person, yes, one may perform voluntary and obligatory Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf. But for a living person, it has not been reported that one may act as a substitute except for one who is unable to perform the obligatory 'Umrah or Hajj.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1376 -3022] هل يجوز حج البدل عن القادر إذا كان الحج في حقه مستحبا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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