What is the ruling on performing 'Umrah on behalf of another person?
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Question:
Is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah on behalf of my deceased grandmother or one of my relatives?
Answer:
If you have performed 'Umrah for yourself, there is nothing wrong with performing it for someone else. However, if you enter the state of ihram for 'Umrah from Makkah, you must go out to the non-sacred area (Hill) from al-Tan'im, or from 'Arafah, or from al-Ja'ranah to enter the state of ihram. This is permissible. But it is better if you remain in the sacred precinct (Haram) and do not go out. Remaining in the sacred precinct and praying in the Sacred Mosque is better than performing 'Umrah. Remaining in the Sacred Mosque, praying in it, performing i'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in it, and sitting in it is better than going out to perform 'Umrah.
Is it permissible for me to perform 'Umrah on behalf of my deceased grandmother or one of my relatives?
Answer:
If you have performed 'Umrah for yourself, there is nothing wrong with performing it for someone else. However, if you enter the state of ihram for 'Umrah from Makkah, you must go out to the non-sacred area (Hill) from al-Tan'im, or from 'Arafah, or from al-Ja'ranah to enter the state of ihram. This is permissible. But it is better if you remain in the sacred precinct (Haram) and do not go out. Remaining in the sacred precinct and praying in the Sacred Mosque is better than performing 'Umrah. Remaining in the Sacred Mosque, praying in it, performing i'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in it, and sitting in it is better than going out to perform 'Umrah.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم العمرة عن الغير؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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