Am I permitted to perform Hajj on behalf of my father in Egypt, given that I have performed Hajj for myself three times, and he has not performed Hajj due to lack of financial means, even though he is healthy and well?
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If your father is in good health but financially unable to perform Hajj, then Hajj is not obligatory for him, as Allah Almighty says: (And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Kaaba) is a duty owed to Allah by mankind, those who are able to find a way there). It is not permissible for anyone to perform Hajj on his behalf, but you may assist him financially so that he can perform Hajj himself.
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