Is it permissible for a man to perform Hajj on behalf of another person who is able to perform it himself?
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The questioner : Is it permissible for a man to perform Hajj on behalf of another person who is able to perform it himself?
The Shaykh : If the question is as stated, I fear there is something behind the veil. If the question is as stated, the answer is no, because it is among the principles and rules of the Shari'ah:[An-Najm 53:39] But perhaps there is something behind the veil!
The questioner : That is the question, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : If that is the case, then that is the answer.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
The Shaykh : If the question is as stated, I fear there is something behind the veil. If the question is as stated, the answer is no, because it is among the principles and rules of the Shari'ah:
And that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives
وَأَنْ لَيْسَ لِلْإِنْسَانِ إِلَّا مَا سَعَىThe questioner : That is the question, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : If that is the case, then that is the answer.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.