The Ruling on Performing 'Umrah on Behalf of a Deceased Person
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Question:
He says: My uncle passed away, and he had a desire to perform 'Umrah. So I intended to perform 'Umrah on his behalf, and I informed my father of this. Will the reward of the 'Umrah reach him? I should mention that I have already performed 'Umrah for myself several times.
Answer:
If Allah wills, the reward of the 'Umrah will reach him. As long as you have performed the 'Umrah of Islam for yourself, it is permissible for you to perform 'Umrah for another person, and its reward will reach that person by the permission of Allah. It is reported in the hadiths that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded performing Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of others.
He says: My uncle passed away, and he had a desire to perform 'Umrah. So I intended to perform 'Umrah on his behalf, and I informed my father of this. Will the reward of the 'Umrah reach him? I should mention that I have already performed 'Umrah for myself several times.
Answer:
If Allah wills, the reward of the 'Umrah will reach him. As long as you have performed the 'Umrah of Islam for yourself, it is permissible for you to perform 'Umrah for another person, and its reward will reach that person by the permission of Allah. It is reported in the hadiths that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded performing Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of others.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الاعتمار عن الغير؟ وهل يصل الثواب له؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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