Is it permissible to perform 'Umrah on behalf of a person who is unable to attend in person?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim to perform 'Umrah on behalf of another person in another country, who is unable to come here?
Answer:
As long as he is alive and healthy, you do not perform 'Umrah or Hajj on his behalf; he comes and performs 'Umrah and Hajj himself. However, if he is unable to come, whether financially or physically, or if he is dead, then you perform 'Umrah on his behalf. Yes, that is correct.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it permissible for a Muslim to perform 'Umrah on behalf of another person in another country, who is unable to come here?
Answer:
As long as he is alive and healthy, you do not perform 'Umrah or Hajj on his behalf; he comes and performs 'Umrah and Hajj himself. However, if he is unable to come, whether financially or physically, or if he is dead, then you perform 'Umrah on his behalf. Yes, that is correct.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 189- هل يجوز أن أعتمر عن شخص لا يستطيع الحضور بنفسه؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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