What is the criterion for performing Hajj on behalf of another person?
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The Shaykh: Fasting is not performed on his behalf.
The questioner: Nor is Hajj.
The Shaykh: Why did he not perform Hajj? If he did not perform Hajj because he was unable to, his son may perform Hajj on his behalf.
The questioner: And if he was...
The Shaykh: Listen, may Allah guide you. I am telling you the answer: if he was able to perform Hajj but did not, then no one may perform Hajj on his behalf. But if he was unable to perform Hajj, his eldest son performs it, then the next one after him, after each has performed Hajj for himself.
The questioner: Nor is Hajj.
The Shaykh: Why did he not perform Hajj? If he did not perform Hajj because he was unable to, his son may perform Hajj on his behalf.
The questioner: And if he was...
The Shaykh: Listen, may Allah guide you. I am telling you the answer: if he was able to perform Hajj but did not, then no one may perform Hajj on his behalf. But if he was unable to perform Hajj, his eldest son performs it, then the next one after him, after each has performed Hajj for himself.
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