Should I perform Hajj on behalf of my Mother or should I hire someone to do it?
Question :
My mother died when I was very young and I have hired a reliable person to perform Hajj for her. Also, my father died (when I was very young) and I did not know either one of them. Yet, I heard from some of my relatives that he had performed Hajj. Is it permissible for me to hire someone to perform Hajj for my mother or am I required to perform Hajj for her myself. Also, concerning my father, should I perform Hajj for him since I heard that he already performed Hajj? I hope for a beneficial answer. Thank you.
Answer:
If you perform Hajj for them yourself and you strive to perfect your Hajj in the manner prescribed by the Islamic law then that is better. If you hire someone to perform Hajj for them from the religious people and those who are trustworthy, there is no harm in that.
It is better that you perform Hajj and Umrah for them. Likewise, whoever you appoint to do this, it is legislated for you to command him to perform both Hajj and Umrah for them. This is from your showing kindness and good treatment to them. May Allâh accept it from you and us.
Source:
Ash-Shaykh Ibn Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 4 Page 73
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