Is it permissible to perform Umrah by proxy on behalf of a living person who is unable to do so? Is it valid for the one performing by proxy to make the intention on behalf of another person and supplicate for him? Is it permissible to perform more than one Umrah for the same person? And is it permissible to shop before or after Umrah?

It is permissible to perform 'Umrah (definition) on behalf of someone else, provided that the proxy has already performed 'Umrah for himself. He should make the talbiyah (definition) on behalf of the one for whom he is performing 'Umrah and recite his usual supplications. He may also supplicate for the one on whose behalf he is performing 'Umrah. It is permissible for the one performing 'Umrah or Hajj to shop, as long as it does not distract him from an obligatory or recommended act. This is permissible both before and after 'Umrah, but one should not overdo it after the Farewell Tawaf (definition).