Performing Umrah e Badal (عمرہ بدل) — that is, Umrah on behalf of a deceased person (Umrah for marhoom) — is a deeply spiritual act in Islam. It reflects not only love and remembrance for the departed soul but also one’s commitment to fulfilling religious duties that the deceased may have missed in life.
For many families across India, especially from Hyderabad, Surat, Nagpur, Madurai, Kerala, and Bengaluru, questions often arise:
“Kya kisi marhoom ki taraf se Umrah ho sakta hai?”
(Can Umrah be performed for a deceased person?)
This article explores the Islamic ruling, scholarly opinions, conditions, and process of performing Umrah e Badal, while also connecting it to how Qurbani Easy helps you contribute to other sacred acts like Online Qurbani, Online Sadaqah, and Hajj e Badal.
🌙 Understanding Umrah e Badal (عمرہ بدل / Umrah niyabat)
Umrah e Badal means performing Umrah as a proxy (deputed Umrah) for someone else who cannot perform it themselves — either due to death or permanent inability. In Arabic, this is called “عمرہ نیابت” or “نیابتاً عمرہ”.
It’s based on the principle of niyabat (representation) — performing an act of worship on behalf of another person, with sincere intention (niyyah).
According to authentic Hadith narrated in Sahih Bukhari (No. 1852):
A woman asked the Prophet ﷺ, “My mother vowed to perform Hajj but she died before doing so. Should I perform it on her behalf?”
The Prophet ﷺ replied, “Yes, perform Hajj on her behalf. Would you not repay a debt if she owed someone?”
From this, scholars infer that Umrah — being a form of pilgrimage — can also be done on behalf of a deceased (marhoom), especially if they had the intention (niyyah) in life but could not complete it.
📜 Islamic Ruling (Shari’ah View) on Umrah e Badal
There is Ijma (consensus) among the four major schools — Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali — that Umrah e Badal is permissible for:
- A deceased person (marhoom).
- A living person who is permanently unable due to illness or age.
⚖️ Hanafi View on Umrah e Badal
According to Hanafi fiqh, performing Umrah niyabat is valid if:
- The performer (wakil) has already performed their own Umrah.
- The niyyah (intention) is made specifically for the person represented.
- It is done purely for Allah’s sake, not as a business act.
This aligns with the ruling of Umrah badal ka fatwa from Darul Ifta (Deoband) which declares it jaiz (permissible) and rewarded (sawab).
🕋 Conditions & Requirements (Umrah ki shara’it)
Before performing Umrah on behalf of deceased, a few conditions apply:
- Performer must have done own Umrah
“Jis ne apna Umrah kar liya ho, wahi kisi aur ke liye Umrah kar sakta hai.” - Specific intention (niyyah)
Say: “Allahumma inni uridu an u’tamira ‘an (name of deceased).” - Permission or wasiyat
If the deceased had made a wasiyat (will), it becomes wajib. - For females, a Mahram is required during travel.
This ensures the act meets both Shari’ah and Fiqh standards of validity.
💭 Can You Perform Umrah e Badal Without Wasiyat?
Yes, according to most scholars, Umrah e Badal without wasiyat is allowed as a Nafl (voluntary) act. The performer intends to gift the reward to the deceased, and Allah Ta’ala delivers it with full reward (as per Muslim, Hadith 1631).
🌍 Connecting Umrah e Badal with Qurbani and Sadaqah
Many people who perform Umrah e Badal also wish to contribute to acts of ongoing reward (Sadaqah Jariyah) — like Online Qurbani, Online Sadaqah, and Online Aqiqah.
During Eid ul Adha 2026, platforms like Qurbani Easy allow you to:
- Donate Qurbani Online in India.
- Perform Hissa wali Qurbani (shared sacrifice) transparently.
- Book your Eid ul Adha Qurbani 2026 directly through Book My Qurbani Online feature.
Each Qurbani Easy donation follows a 100% Zakat policy — meaning the meat is distributed only among the poor and needy across India (no delivery to donors).
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🕊️ Spiritual Rewards of Performing Umrah e Badal
Performing Umrah on behalf of deceased brings double reward — one for the performer’s effort, and another for the marhoom’s benefit.
As per Imam Nawawi (Sharh Muslim, Vol. 4):
“Whoever performs Umrah or Hajj on behalf of another, both receive the reward.”
Thus, Umrah e Badal becomes an ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah — continuing the chain of blessings for the deceased and bringing spiritual fulfillment for the living.
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- Verified under Shariah guidance with clear reports and updates.
- Supports Online Qurbani, Online Sadaqah, Online Aqiqah, Online Africa Qurbani, and Hajj e Badal services.
By booking through Qurbani Easy, your Umrah e Badal, Hajj e Badal, or Qurbani donation becomes a trusted act of worship, reaching the right hands, the right way.
📚 Authentic References
- Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 1852 – Hajj on behalf of deceased.
- Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1631 – Reward transfer to deceased through good deeds.
- Darul Ifta Deoband Fatwa No. 2612, ruling on Umrah e Badal.
- Imam Nawawi, Sharh Muslim, Vol. 4 – Reward for both performer and represented person.
❓ FAQ – Umrah e Badal & Qurbani 2026 (Schema Section)
Q1: Can Umrah e Badal be done for a deceased without their wasiyat?
✅ Yes, it is allowed as a nafl act, with intention to gift the reward to the deceased.
Q2: Who can perform Umrah e Badal?
✅ Only someone who has already completed their own Umrah and meets the Shariah conditions.
Q3: Does Qurbani Easy offer Umrah e Badal booking?
✅ Qurbani Easy focuses on Qurbani, Sadaqah, Aqiqah, and Hajj e Badal within India — not Umrah travel — but provides guidance and proxy services related to charitable acts for deceased persons.
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