Is it permissible to perform ‘umrah on behalf of someone who has died? And is it permissible for me to perform ‘umrah on behalf of my father who is still alive, but is unable to do so [himself]?
Tag: hajj
The reward of the hajj performed on behalf of another
A man died without having performed the obligatory hajj, and instructed that hajj be performed on his behalf from his estate [upon his death].
Hajj badal on behalf of parents who have died
What is the ruling of [performing] hajj on behalf of both parents who have died without [themselves] having performed hajj?
Hajj and ‘Umrah on behalf of another
[Performing] Hajj or ‘Umrah on behalf of another is [to be] done in three situations…
Performing ‘umrah badal on behalf of my parents who are alive
I have parents who are both of old age; my father is 75 years old, and my mother is 70. If I were to perform ‘umrah [ each on their behalf] and gifted its reward to them – while they are still alive – will they be rewarded for it?
Zamzam well to be spruced up before Ramadan
The Zamzam well will be spruced up to ensure the steady flow of blessed water, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, chairman of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has announced.
Al-Sudais: Hajj not a platform for politics, sectarianism
Hajj is not a platform for politics or sectarianism, but for unity among Muslims, the head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, told a Hajj symposium in Makkah.
Visitor to Jeddah decides he now wants to perform the ‘Umrah
A man wants to go to Jeddah to visit an ill person, and he says “if I get an opportunity, then I will perform ‘umrah.” He asks, from where should he [then] assume the state of ihraam?
Reading the Qur.aan during the tawaaf and the sa’ee
[What is the ruling regarding] reading the Qur.aan during the tawaaf and the sa’ee, whilst doing ‘umrah on behalf of my mother?
Heading for Makkah, but not intending to do hajj or ‘umrah
What is the ruling regarding the one who heads out to Makkah, but does not intend to do hajj or ‘umrah, so is he required to assume the state of ihraam?