A man died and his brother offered to pay for someone to perform Hajj on his behalf. Is this valid, or must the money come from the deceased’s estate?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man died without having performed the Hajj of Islam, and his brother offered to pay for someone to perform Hajj on his behalf. Is this valid, or must the money be taken from the deceased’s estate and legacy?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with it. Even if he left an estate, if someone wants to provide for the Hajj on his behalf, there is no obstacle. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man died without having performed the Hajj of Islam, and his brother offered to pay for someone to perform Hajj on his behalf. Is this valid, or must the money be taken from the deceased’s estate and legacy?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with it. Even if he left an estate, if someone wants to provide for the Hajj on his behalf, there is no obstacle. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1218 -3022] توفي له أخ فتبرع أخوه بالمال لمن يحج عنه، فهل يصح هذا أم لا بد من أن يخرج من مال الميت؟ — youtube.com
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