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Is it permissible for someone performing 'Umrah to dedicate the reward of the 'Umrah to their deceased parents after performing it, or is it necessary to have the intention before commencing it?

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Some jurists have explicitly stated that it is permissible for a person to intend an act for themselves and then dedicate its reward to another, whether living or deceased.

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