Performing Hajj on behalf of others is not limited to relatives
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Question: Is performing Hajj on behalf of others prescribed in general, or is it limited to relatives? Also, is it permissible to take a fee for doing so? And if one takes a fee for performing Hajj on behalf of another, does he receive reward for this work?
Answer: Performing Hajj on behalf of others is not limited to relatives; rather, it is permissible for relatives and non-relatives alike. This is because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) compared it to a debt, which indicates that it is permissible for relatives and non-relatives. If he takes money with the intention of witnessing the great rituals, participating with his fellow pilgrims, and sharing in the good, then he is on the right path, if Allah wills, and he will receive reward.
However, if he did not intend anything other than worldly gain, then he will have nothing but the worldly gain, and there is no power or might except with Allah. This is based on the saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih al-Bukhari 1 It is agreed upon that it is authentic.
Answer: Performing Hajj on behalf of others is not limited to relatives; rather, it is permissible for relatives and non-relatives alike. This is because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) compared it to a debt, which indicates that it is permissible for relatives and non-relatives. If he takes money with the intention of witnessing the great rituals, participating with his fellow pilgrims, and sharing in the good, then he is on the right path, if Allah wills, and he will receive reward.
However, if he did not intend anything other than worldly gain, then he will have nothing but the worldly gain, and there is no power or might except with Allah. This is based on the saying of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him):
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended.
إنما الأعمال بالنيات، وإنما لكل امرئ ما نوى
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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