Yes, you can perform Umrah on behalf of someone else, according to Islam. Performing Umrah on behalf of a handicapped person and your parents is known as Umrah Badal.

In this blog, you will get to know the information on doing Umrah for someone else.

Umrah on behalf of a deceased person

Some scholars believe it is allowed to perform Umrah on behalf of someone else; however, many believe it is not allowed to perform nafal Ibadah on behalf of someone else, whether someone is physically sick or not. There is a hadith which shows it is allowed to perform Umrah and Hajj on behalf of someone else.

It is narrated by Ibn Abbas that a woman came to the Prophet (PBUH) and said,

"O Messenger of Allah, the command of Allah to his slaves to perform Hajj has come when my father is an old man who cannot sit firmly in the saddle. Can I perform Hajj on his behalf? He said, 'Yes.'"

Can I perform Umrah for my parents?

Yes, you can perform Umrah on behalf of your parents if they are old and sick, unable to stand and perform daily tasks. But if you intend to perform Umrah because of their financial instability, then you cannot perform Umrah on their behalf. Some scholars believe it is not allowed to perform nafal ibadah on behalf of anyone else, even if they are your parents. However, there is a fatwa from Al Lajnah al Daimah (11/81):

If you have done Umrah on your own behalf, it is permissible for you to do Umrah on behalf of your mother and father if they are unable to do it because of old age or sickness, for which there is no hope for recovery.

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Perform Umrah on behalf of more than one person

No, you cannot perform Umrah for more than one person at a time. You can perform it separately. Perform Umrah completely, and then repeat the intention for another Umrah.

How to perform Umrah for someone else?

• Make a pure intention in the name of that person.
• While wearing Ihram, mention its name in your niyyah.
• Complete all rituals of Umrah by remembering that person

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you perform Umrah on behalf of a deceased person? 

Yes, you can perform Umrah on behalf of a deceased person.

What is Umrah Badal?

Umrah Badal means performing Umrah on behalf of someone else.