Hajj on behalf of a paralyzed person who has given up hope of being able to perform it

The questioner : I have a relative who is seventeen years old. He is paralyzed and cannot walk. Should I perform Hajj on his behalf, even though he has some shortcomings, such as sometimes delaying the prayer until after its time, or should I postpone the Hajj until future years when he grows up and becomes of sound mind?

The Shaykh : What I understood is that you said he is of sound mind, meaning that Hajj is not obligatory upon him, is that right?

The questioner : And he eats more.

The Shaykh : No, he does not eat more. Well, there is no harm in performing Hajj on behalf of this paralyzed person who has given up hope of being able to perform Hajj in the future. However, it is better to seek his permission so that you act as his representative, standing in his place in performing the rites. If you do not do so, there is no blame on you, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not ask the woman who said, "My father has reached the age of obligation for Allah’s command to His servants in Hajj, but he is unable to ride a mount," whether she had sought his permission. This indicates that it is permissible for a person to act as a representative for another in performing the rites, even if he has not sought his permission. But it is better to seek permission. As for the fact that this paralyzed man is negligent in some acts of obedience, perhaps if he sees that this man performed Hajj on his behalf, it may become a cause for his guidance through your hand.