What are the best acts of worship with multiplied reward during Umrah, and is it permissible to perform Umrah on behalf of a father suffering from a chronic illness?
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The best way to draw near to Allah in the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-) is by performing , which is better for an outsider (afaqa) than prayer. Then, prayer in it carries immense reward, multiplied by one hundred thousand prayers, and all voluntary acts of worship there are hoped to be multiplied. As for performing on behalf of one's father, it is permissible if he is suffering from a chronic illness that prevents him from performing it himself.
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