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

It was narrated from Harith, the seller of mats, that Abu Abdullah عليه السلام was asked about a man who had instructed in his will that a Hajj be performed on his behalf. Imam عليه السلام said: "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 one-third of his estate."

It was narrated from Al-Harith ibn Al-Mughira, who said: I said to Abu Abdullah عليه السلام: "My daughter instructed in her will for a Hajj to be performed, but she did not perform Hajj during her lifetime." Imam عليه السلام said: "Perform Hajj on her behalf; the reward will be for both you and her." I said: "My mother passed away and did not perform Hajj." Imam عليه السلام said: "Perform Hajj on her behalf; the reward will be for both you and her."

It was narrated from Mu'awiyah ibn Ammar, who said: I asked Abu Abdullah عليه السلام about a woman who instructed in her will for her wealth to be used for charity, Hajj, and freeing slaves. Imam عليه السلام said: "Begin with Hajj, for it is obligatory. If anything remains, allocate a portion for charity and a portion for freeing slaves."

It was narrated from Basheer al-Nabbal, who said: I said to Abu Abdullah عليه السلام: "My mother passed away and did not perform Hajj." Imam عليه السلام said: "A man or a woman may perform Hajj on her behalf." I asked: "Which is more preferable to you?" Imam عليه السلام said: "A man is more preferable to me."

It was narrated from Asim ibn Humayd, from Muhammad ibn Muslim, who said: I asked Abu Ja'far عليه السلام 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 عليه السلام said: "Yes."