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Siblings pooling money to send someone for Hajj-e-badal on behalf of their deceased father

· 16 Jumada II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I haven't performed Hajj yet. Can I and my siblings pool money and sponsor someone to perform Hajj-e-Badal on behalf of my deceased father?

Answer

Yes, provided all the siblings are of age and they are doing it willingly.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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