What is the ruling on a man who goes for Hajj and, before going, appoints someone to perform the 'Id sacrifice on his behalf in his home country? Is that permissible?
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The questioner : He says:The questioner : What is the ruling on a man who goes for Hajj and, before going, appoints someone to perform the 'Id sacrifice on his behalf in his home country? Is that permissible? Or is it sufficient for him to just perform Hajj with no 'Id sacrifice required of him? What is the best course of action for him? And what are the legal rulings that follow from this? May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Yes. If his family is with him, the best course is not to appoint an 'Id sacrifice, meaning: not to appoint anyone to perform the sacrifice on his behalf. But if his family is in their home country, then he should appoint someone to perform the sacrifice on his behalf with his family. In that case, he should not cut any of his hair, nails, or skin, unless he enters the state of ihram for 'Umrah, in which case he may shorten his hair, because shortening the hair has become a ritual act. This is the last question.
The Shaykh : Yes. If his family is with him, the best course is not to appoint an 'Id sacrifice, meaning: not to appoint anyone to perform the sacrifice on his behalf. But if his family is in their home country, then he should appoint someone to perform the sacrifice on his behalf with his family. In that case, he should not cut any of his hair, nails, or skin, unless he enters the state of ihram for 'Umrah, in which case he may shorten his hair, because shortening the hair has become a ritual act. This is the last question.