A man wants to perform Hajj on behalf of his deceased wife; is he rewarded for doing so, and is it better for him to perform it himself on her behalf or to appoint someone else?
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The questioner : A man’s wife passed away without having performed Hajj, even though her husband is currently able to perform Hajj. He wants to pay the cost of Hajj to someone who will perform it on her behalf. Is he rewarded for this? And is it better for him to perform Hajj himself on her behalf or to appoint someone else?
The Shaykh : It is better for him to perform Hajj on her behalf so that he can carry out the rites in the most complete manner that is pleasing to him. However, if he does not wish to do so and appoints someone to perform Hajj on her behalf, he is doing well and has been kind to her. It is not unusual for a person to be kind to his wife, who was his companion in life and his partner in raising children. As for obligation, it is not obligatory for him. Yes.
The Shaykh : It is better for him to perform Hajj on her behalf so that he can carry out the rites in the most complete manner that is pleasing to him. However, if he does not wish to do so and appoints someone to perform Hajj on her behalf, he is doing well and has been kind to her. It is not unusual for a person to be kind to his wife, who was his companion in life and his partner in raising children. As for obligation, it is not obligatory for him. Yes.