• Umrah is obligatory once in a lifetime, and Hajj is also obligatory once in a lifetime. However, it is recommended for a believer to repeat Umrah and Hajj. If it is possible to perform Umrah in Ramadan every year, this is a great blessing. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "An Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj or he said: Hajj with me." He also said: "The Umrah to Umrah is an expiation for what is between them, and the accepted Hajj has no reward except Paradise." He further said: "Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively, for they remove poverty and sins just as the forge removes impurities from iron, gold, and silver. The accepted Hajj has no reward except Paradise." (Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz)
• If someone dies and has not performed Hajj while being able to do so, Hajj must be performed on their behalf from their estate, whether they made a will for it or not. (Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz)
• If Hajj was obligatory for a person and they died without performing it, their heirs must hire someone to perform Hajj on their behalf, and the payment should come from the deceased's estate. If there is no estate, and the heirs pay from their own money, it is valid, and Hajj will be performed on behalf of the deceased. This fulfills their obligation of the Hajj that was due according to Islamic law. (General Ifta Department of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
• If someone is unable to perform Hajj due to old age or an incurable illness, they are required to appoint someone to perform the obligatory Hajj and Umrah on their behalf if they can afford it. This is based on the general statement of Allah: "And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who are able to undertake the journey" (Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz).
• If a person, whether male or female, dies before performing Hajj, it is permissible for their family, such as their daughter, son, or other relatives, or someone else, to perform Hajj on their behalf or appoint someone from the righteous to do so. This is considered good. The Prophet was asked about this situation: if my father died and owed Hajj, should I perform Hajj on his behalf? He said: "Perform Hajj on behalf of your father and perform Umrah." A woman also asked him: My father is an old man who cannot sit on a mount, should I perform Hajj on his behalf? He said: "Perform Hajj on behalf of your father." (Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz)
• Delegation for Hajj is permissible if the delegate has performed Hajj for themselves. Similarly, if you pay someone to perform Hajj on behalf of your mother, the delegation of Hajj by a woman for another woman or for a man is valid, as there are established proofs from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) regarding this. (Fatwas of the Permanent Committee for Ifta in Saudi Arabia)
• It is legally permissible to perform Hajj on behalf of a deceased person because Hajj is an act of worship that can be delegated. Whether it is done for a fee or free of charge does not matter. It is required that the person performing Hajj on behalf of the deceased has previously performed Hajj for themselves. (Egyptian Fatwa House)
• Delegation for Hajj is permissible in two cases: First, if a Muslim who was obligated to perform Hajj dies without doing so, their heirs must hire someone from the deceased's estate to perform Hajj on their behalf. If a Muslim volunteers to perform Hajj on their behalf, this is also acceptable, whether the volunteer is an heir or not. Second, if a Muslim is suffering from an illness that is unlikely to be cured or is elderly and cannot travel but has money, they must appoint someone to perform Hajj on their behalf, even if it is for a fee. (General Ifta Department of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
• A Muslim who has performed the obligatory Hajj for themselves may perform Hajj on behalf of others if the person they are representing cannot perform Hajj themselves due to incapacity or death, provided that the incapable person or the guardian of the deceased has appointed them. (Fatwa Committee of the Dar al-Ifta in Libya)
• If someone performs Hajj to receive money, they will have no share in the Hereafter. However, if someone accepts the delegation for a religious purpose, such as intending to benefit their brother by performing Hajj on their behalf, or seeking to increase worship, supplication, and remembrance in the sacred places, this is acceptable and is a valid intention. (Ibn Taymiyyah)
• There is no harm in performing Hajj on behalf of someone else for a fee. If a person pays money to trusted individuals to perform Hajj on behalf of their father, mother, wife, brother, or the like, this is permissible. (Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz)
• It is permissible for someone who is appointed to perform Hajj on behalf of others to receive payment for their efforts, even if it exceeds what they spent on transportation, food, drink, and other necessities for performing Hajj. They should aim to participate in the good deeds and perform the worship that Allah facilitates for them in the holy sanctuary, rather than just seeking monetary gain. (Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta)
• It is permissible to give payment to someone who performs Hajj on behalf of others. However, no one should undertake Hajj on behalf of someone else solely for the sake of receiving money; their intention should be to seek closeness to Allah, assist others, and do good. (Fatwa Committee of the Dar al-Ifta in Libya)
• It is agreed among those who permit delegation for Hajj that it is only valid for a compulsory Hajj if the person is deceased or paralyzed (i.e., bedridden). This does not apply to a sick person (as they may recover), a mentally ill person (as they may regain their sanity), a prisoner (as they may be released), or a poor person (as they might become self-sufficient). (Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar, in Fath al-Bari, commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari)
• It is permissible to perform Umrah and Hajj on behalf of a deceased person if they were Muslim. Similarly, it is permissible to perform Umrah and Hajj on behalf of a living Muslim who is unable to do so due to old age or an incurable illness, whether it is your father, mother, or anyone else, as confirmed by the Prophet ﷺ. (Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz)
• Delegation for Hajj is not valid for someone who is physically fit, even if they are poor, whether it is for a compulsory or optional Hajj. (General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta)