What is the ruling on performing 'Umrah on behalf of one's parents?
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The questioner : My uncle, my family is here; my family is in Riyadh.
The Shaykh : The important thing is the specific question.
Another questioner : Professor.
The Shaykh : It is regarding me that he is asking.
The questioner : My question is: I came on a mission for Ahmad and I bore the cost, and I want to take advantage of the opportunity; I bore the cost for my father.
The Shaykh : No, by Allah, do not rely on it for your father or your mother. If you wish, perform the tawaf for a child, or rather, it is better to make du'a for them.
The questioner : My mother does not want 'Umrah.
The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible, but you want the best for yourself.
The questioner : I.
The Shaykh : The best is du'a. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1631.
Another questioner : Meaning, he has never...
The Shaykh : And leave the 'Umrah for yourself, you who performed it. If you wish to come in the future with an 'Umrah for him, there is no obstacle.
The Shaykh : The important thing is the specific question.
Another questioner : Professor.
The Shaykh : It is regarding me that he is asking.
The questioner : My question is: I came on a mission for Ahmad and I bore the cost, and I want to take advantage of the opportunity; I bore the cost for my father.
The Shaykh : No, by Allah, do not rely on it for your father or your mother. If you wish, perform the tawaf for a child, or rather, it is better to make du'a for them.
The questioner : My mother does not want 'Umrah.
The Shaykh : No, it is not permissible, but you want the best for yourself.
The questioner : I.
The Shaykh : The best is du'a. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
or a pious child, who prays for him
أو ولد صالح يدعو لهAnother questioner : Meaning, he has never...
The Shaykh : And leave the 'Umrah for yourself, you who performed it. If you wish to come in the future with an 'Umrah for him, there is no obstacle.
Source
دروس وفتاوى المسجد الحرام لعام 1407هـ - 18 — binothaimeen.net (31:18)
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