Also known as the little pilgrimage "is of great importance in Islam. Although it's not compulsory, it does bring great rewards. Today we're going to look at the subject of making an omra for a deceased personby dealing with related issues, in chaa Allah.
Is it permissible to make an omra for a deceased person?
First of all, it should be remembered that the omra is a highly recommended Sunnah, and even obligatory according to some scholars. Unlike the hajj, it can be performed at any time of the year.
In addition, this small pilgrimage involves fewer rites that the hajjand can be completed in a single day.
Now let's ask the question: who can make an omra badal?
People in unable to perform omra, such as the sick, the disabled or even the deceased.
It is therefore possible to make an omra for a deceased person, and the proof is found in the following hadith. :
Indeed, Al-Bukhârî reports d'after Ibn 'Abbâs that'a woman from Juhayna came to see the Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam) and said to him: "My mother had conceived the vow of'make the pilgrimage to Mecca, but she died before making it.'Can I do it for her? - "Yes, do it for her," replied the Prophet. "You see, if your mother had contracted a debt, the'would you have repaid for it? Honour your debts, for debts to God are more worthy of honour".
How do you make an omra badal?
In the first instance, the intention (the niyah) must be clear to the principal. He makes this adoration for the deceased, and this intention must be set even before beginning the rituals.
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The reward for this worship is supposed to benefit the deceased, as a form of sadaqa jariya (continuous almsgiving). Moreover, any Muslim can perform it, whether a family member or not.
Finally, we would like to point out that the rituals of the omra for a relative are identical to those of a normal omra. The only difference lies in the intention, which is in the name of the deceased.
What you need to know about hajj by proxy
We know that the great pilgrimage to Mecca is an obligation for every Muslim who is in good health and financially capable. Given this, it is obligatory to perform the hajj for oneself before performing the hajj badal for a third party.
Indeed, the proof is found in the hadith of Ibn Abbâs, may Allah be pleased with him, who reported that:
The Prophet ('alayhi salat wa salam) heard a man say the following'intention to'perform the pilgrimage instead of'another (named Chubruma) while'it'had not yet made the pilgrimage for himself, he said to him:
- "Have you completed the pilgrimage for yourself?"
- No", said the'man.
- Accomplish the pilgrimage for yourself all the way to the end.'first, and then do it in Chubruma's place", said the messenger of the Lord.'Allah () (Abu Dawud, Ibn Mâdjah).
