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Is it permissible for me to perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased brother, given that I have not performed Hajj myself?

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The questioner : Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace. How are you, Uncle Muhammad? All is well, praise be to Allah. He says: Shaykh, I want to perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased brother, and I have not performed Hajj myself?

The Shaykh : Perform Hajj for yourself first.

The questioner : He is older than me in age.

The Shaykh : Perform Hajj for yourself first, and then if you wish, perform Hajj on behalf of your brother.

The questioner : He is older than me in age.

The Shaykh : Even if he is older than you. Even if he is.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1565- هل يجوز ان احج عن اخي المتوفي مع العلم انني لم احج/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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