What is the ruling on performing Hajj on behalf of another person?
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The questioner : For example, if his mother sends someone to perform Hajj on his behalf, does the pilgrim benefit him, or does this become the ruling?
The Shaykh : This requires a detailed explanation. If the deceased was unable to perform Hajj during his lifetime, whether due to poverty or illness, then it is permissible for one of his children to perform Hajj on his behalf; one of his children, one of his children performs Hajj on his behalf. As for anyone else, as we mentioned regarding recitation, no one can perform Hajj on his behalf unless he left a bequest. Did he bequeath anything?
The questioner : No, by Allah, he did not bequeath anything except that he passed away.
The Shaykh : In that case, no one can perform Hajj on his behalf.
The questioner : Thank you, O our Shaykh.
The Shaykh : This requires a detailed explanation. If the deceased was unable to perform Hajj during his lifetime, whether due to poverty or illness, then it is permissible for one of his children to perform Hajj on his behalf; one of his children, one of his children performs Hajj on his behalf. As for anyone else, as we mentioned regarding recitation, no one can perform Hajj on his behalf unless he left a bequest. Did he bequeath anything?
The questioner : No, by Allah, he did not bequeath anything except that he passed away.
The Shaykh : In that case, no one can perform Hajj on his behalf.
The questioner : Thank you, O our Shaykh.
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