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Hajj on behalf of someone else (Badal)

You can perform Hajj on behalf of someone who has died or who is permanently unable to go, as long as you have already done your own obligatory Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ allowed a woman to perform Hajj for her elderly father who could not travel.

Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.

Scholar review pendingThis page follows the mainstream position and notes where the schools of thought differ. Before launch it will be reviewed by a qualified scholar. Always follow your group's scholar on the day.

The conditions

  1. You have already performed your own obligatory Hajj.
  2. The person has died, or is permanently unable to perform it because of age or illness.
  3. You make the intention for them when entering ihram, for example "Labbayk on behalf of [name]".

Paying someone to go

Some families pay a trusted person in Makkah or a scholar to perform Badal Hajj. Choose someone you trust, who has done their own Hajj, and ask for confirmation. Be wary of online "Badal services" you cannot check.

Evidence and references

Hadith numbers follow the standard numbering (Sahih Muslim: Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi). Each reference was checked against the source text on November 2026.