The Ruling on Delegating the 'Umrah of Islam and Giving Charity on Behalf of the Sick
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Question:
He says: My father is here with me, weary and ill in his bed. Which is better, that he dictates it or that charity is given on his behalf? May Allah preserve you.
Answer:
The 'Umrah is for him if it is not expected that he will be able to perform the 'Umrah in the future, and he has not yet performed the 'Umrah of Islam. In that case, he appoints you as his deputy, and you perform the 'Umrah of Islam on his behalf. As for the voluntary 'Umrah, if he has already performed the 'Umrah and you wish to perform it on his behalf as a voluntary act, then charity is undoubtedly better. Charity for the needy is better, especially since there is discussion regarding the 'Umrah, if it is not the 'Umrah of Islam, as to whether delegation applies to it or not. In any case, seek out the needy among the poor and give charity on behalf of your father. Yes.
He says: My father is here with me, weary and ill in his bed. Which is better, that he dictates it or that charity is given on his behalf? May Allah preserve you.
Answer:
The 'Umrah is for him if it is not expected that he will be able to perform the 'Umrah in the future, and he has not yet performed the 'Umrah of Islam. In that case, he appoints you as his deputy, and you perform the 'Umrah of Islam on his behalf. As for the voluntary 'Umrah, if he has already performed the 'Umrah and you wish to perform it on his behalf as a voluntary act, then charity is undoubtedly better. Charity for the needy is better, especially since there is discussion regarding the 'Umrah, if it is not the 'Umrah of Islam, as to whether delegation applies to it or not. In any case, seek out the needy among the poor and give charity on behalf of your father. Yes.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 12 فتاوى على الهواء - 06 / 09 / 1433هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (23:44)
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