What is the ruling on performing 'Umrah on behalf of a living wife?
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Question:
Is it permissible for a man to perform 'Umrah on behalf of his wife while she is alive and in good health?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to perform on behalf of a strong person who is able to come and perform Hajj and 'Umrah himself. It is not permissible to act as a proxy in such a case. Acting as a proxy is only permissible on behalf of a deceased person, or on behalf of one who is incapacitated by a permanent disability and is unable to attend, with no expectation that he will be able to do so. In that case, it is permissible to act as a proxy for him. As for a person who is capable, strong, and in good health, it is not permissible to act as a proxy for him; he must attend and perform the rites himself. Yes.
Is it permissible for a man to perform 'Umrah on behalf of his wife while she is alive and in good health?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to perform on behalf of a strong person who is able to come and perform Hajj and 'Umrah himself. It is not permissible to act as a proxy in such a case. Acting as a proxy is only permissible on behalf of a deceased person, or on behalf of one who is incapacitated by a permanent disability and is unable to attend, with no expectation that he will be able to do so. In that case, it is permissible to act as a proxy for him. As for a person who is capable, strong, and in good health, it is not permissible to act as a proxy for him; he must attend and perform the rites himself. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الاعتمار عن الزوجة الحية؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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