What is the ruling on one who claimed to have performed Hajj when he had not, and then performed Hajj on behalf of others for three consecutive years, knowing that this is impermissible until he performs Hajj for himself, and what are the consequences of this?

He who performs Hajj on behalf of another, while he himself has not performed Hajj, must repent to Allah and regret his action. The first Hajj is considered to be on his own behalf, and he is obligated to return the money to its owners, or perform Hajj on their behalf, or pay money to someone who will perform Hajj on their behalf. As for the second and third Hajj, they are valid. Furthermore, the intention behind performing Hajj on behalf of another should not be money; rather, the intention should be Hajj and fulfilling the need of the one who is in need. And whoever performs Hajj with the sole intention of money will have no share in the Hereafter, for Hajj is an act of worship, and it is not permissible to intend worldly gain by it.