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Is it permissible to perform Umrah on behalf of a deceased relative, other than one's parents, who passed away a long time ago?

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It is permissible, according to Islamic law, to perform Umrah on behalf of a deceased person or a living person who is unable to do so, regardless of the time of death or kinship, provided that the person performing Umrah has first performed Umrah for themselves.

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