Chapter on What is Performed on Behalf of the Deceased Regarding the Pilgrimage of Islam, Whether They Made a Will or Not

"They have the greater right to his inheritance. If they wish, they may use it for themselves, and if they wish, they may perform Hajj on his behalf."

"If he was a ṣarūra (someone who had not performed the Hajj of Islam), it should be taken from the principal of his estate, as it is a debt upon him. But if he had already performed Hajj, it should be taken from…

I said to Abu Abdullah (as): "My daughter instructed in her will for a Hajj to be performed, but she did not perform Hajj during her lifetime." Imam (as) said: "Perform Hajj on her behalf; the reward will be for both you…

I asked Abu Abdullah (as) about a woman who instructed in her will for her wealth to be used for charity, Hajj, and freeing slaves. Imam (as) said: "Begin with Hajj, for it is obligatory. If anything remains, allocate a…

I said to Abu Abdullah (as): "My mother passed away and did not perform Hajj." Imam (as) said: "A man or a woman may perform Hajj on her behalf." I asked: "Which is more preferable to you?" Imam (as) said: "A man is more…

I asked Abu Ja'far (as) about a man who died without performing the Hajj of Islam and did not include it in his will. Should it be performed on his behalf? Imam (as) said: "Yes."