Someone died and one of his relatives intended to perform `Umrah on his behalf, intending the reward to go to the dead person

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Q 4: If someone died and one of his relatives had intended to perform `Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) on his behalf, intending the reward to go to the dead person, is this `Umrah valid if it is performed after his death? And does its reward reach the dead person if Allah (Exalted be He) wills?

A: It is permissible for someone who has previously performed the obligatory `Umrah to perform it on behalf of a dead person, and its reward will reach the dead person if Allah (Glorified be He) accepts it. Hajj may also (Part No. 10; Page No. 76) be performed on behalf of a dead Muslim, by a person who has previously performed it for himself.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.