One of the most frequently asked questions by many people is the issue of performing Hajj on behalf of a deceased person

The questioner : Your Eminence, one of the most frequently asked questions by many people is the issue of performing Hajj on behalf of a deceased person. Is there a difference between when the deceased left a bequest to have Hajj performed on his behalf and when he did not? I ask for a detailed answer?

The Shaykh : Yes. If he left a bequest to have Hajj performed on his behalf, and the funds are available in the bequest, then Hajj should be performed on his behalf, because Hajj is an act of righteousness. And Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, said: after He said: . It is obligatory to carry out his bequest because he bequeathed it. As for if he did not bequeath it, there is no harm in performing Hajj on his behalf after his death. However, making supplication for him is better than performing Hajj on his behalf. For this reason, we say to the one who wants to perform a voluntary Hajj on behalf of his father: Make it for yourself. And make supplication for your father during the tawaf, during the sa'y, during standing at 'Arafah, and during standing at Muzdalifah. That is better for you, because your Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . He did not say: "do deeds for him." And it is known that the context of the hadith is regarding deeds, so when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) shifted from deeds to supplication, it is known that supplication for him is better. Yes.