What is the ruling on performing Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of parents, whether living or deceased?
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The one who performs 'Umrah on behalf of his father or mother?
If the person is deceased, there is no harm. Or if he is unable due to old age or an illness that is not expected to end, there is no harm. The one who is unable is like the deceased. If he has an illness that is not expected to end, or is of advanced age, a woman came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, my father is an old man who cannot stay on the mount. Should I perform Hajj on his behalf?" He said:. And another person came to him and said: "O Messenger of Allah, my father is an old man who cannot perform Hajj or travel. Should I perform Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf?" He said: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 930Sahih (Darussalam).
Q: Is 'Umrah a voluntary act?
The Shaykh: It is a voluntary act on behalf of the deceased and the one who is unable, whether it is a voluntary act or an obligatory one.
If the person is deceased, there is no harm. Or if he is unable due to old age or an illness that is not expected to end, there is no harm. The one who is unable is like the deceased. If he has an illness that is not expected to end, or is of advanced age, a woman came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, my father is an old man who cannot stay on the mount. Should I perform Hajj on his behalf?" He said:
Perform Hajj on behalf of your father.
حجي عن أبيكPerform Hajj on behalf of your father and perform Umrah.
حج عن أبيك واعتمرQ: Is 'Umrah a voluntary act?
The Shaykh: It is a voluntary act on behalf of the deceased and the one who is unable, whether it is a voluntary act or an obligatory one.
Source
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