Its permissible BUT the Niyyah matters !

Q 1: My husband (may Allah be merciful to him) passed away, and I would like to commission someone to perform Hajj on his behalf this year. Is it permissible for the one who will perform Hajj on behalf of my husband to receive a financial payment in compensation for their efforts, apart from the money for the transportation, food and drink, etc., or not? Please advise us and may Allah reward you with the best!

A: It is permissible for the one who is commissioned to perform Hajj on behalf of another person to receive compensation for it, even if this is more than what they have actually spent on the transportation, food and drink, and other needs required to perform Hajj. It is prescribed that their intention in performing this should be to participate in doing good and also do whatever acts of ‘Ibadah (worship) that Allah may help them offer while in Al-Masjid Al-Haram (the Sacred Mosque in Makkah). Their intention should not be just to receive the money.

(Part No. 11; Page No. 61)

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’

Member	Member	Deputy Chairman	Chairman
`Abdullah ibn Qa`ud	`Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan	`Abdul-Razzaq `Afify	`Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz

Source: Fatwas of the Permanent Committee

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