What is the ruling on sending money to a company to perform Hajj or Umrah on behalf of a sick person with no hope of recovery? Is the Hajj valid if performed in this manner if the matter is not genuine? Is it permissible to deputize someone for Hajj and Umrah more than once, or is it limited to the obligatory Hajj only?

Firstly: It is permissible to appoint someone else to perform Hajj on behalf of a person suffering from an incurable illness, provided that the proxy has already performed Hajj for himself.

Secondly: Care must be taken to appoint a trustworthy person for Hajj by proxy. The general principle is that the agent fulfills the trust unless proven otherwise.

Thirdly: If the sick person appoints an untrustworthy or ignorant agent, and it becomes clear that the agent did not perform the obligatory rites: - In the case of obligatory Hajj (Hajj al-Faridah): The agent is liable for the cost of the Hajj, and the sick person must appoint another trustworthy person to perform Hajj on his behalf. - In the case of supererogatory Hajj (Hajj al-Nafl): The agent is liable, and the delegating party is not required to repeat the Hajj.

Fourthly: Scholars differ regarding the ruling on deputizing for supererogatory Hajj. The most preponderant view is that it is permissible for someone who is unable to perform it due to old age or illness, provided that the proxy has already performed Hajj for himself.