A person wanted to perform Hajj on behalf of his mother, who is ill with high blood pressure and diabetes, but she refused and wanted to perform Hajj herself and to be present during the Hajj. So, should he take her for Hajj?

The questioner : He says: I performed the Hajj of Islam, and praise be to Allah, and I intended to perform Hajj for my mother this year, because she is an elderly woman suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. I called her on the phone, hoping she would appoint me to perform Hajj on her behalf, but she refused and said to me, "I want to perform Hajj myself and die in Makkah." So, should I help her come and perform Hajj, given her condition and her intention? I ask for guidance in my matter. May Allah guide you.

The Shaykh : The guidance is to say: If you do not fear that she will die, then if she is willing to endure the hardship, there is no harm in letting her come and perform the rites herself. However, if you fear that she will die if she travels because she cannot bear the journey, do not obey her. In this case, you are not disobedient nor undutiful to your parents, because you are only seeking her benefit. Yes.