[As a rule] it is permissible [for a man] to pray the voluntary prayer – such as the taraaweeh – at home.
Category: Scholars
The taraaweeh prayer at home
[As a rule] there is no harm in you praying it (the taraaweeh prayer) at home, since it is [a] voluntary [prayer].
Praying the taraaweeh prayer at home
Establishing the night prayer [taraaweeh] in the masjid during Ramadhaan is a sunnah.
Keep a watchful eye over them
So protect them upon the path of righteousness before they are lost to the paths of misguidance, and [in doing so] keep a watchful eye over them [to ensure they remain upon the path of righteousness], before you lose them.
The importance of exercising patience
And the severity [of the trial] will come to an end, so do not prolong the calamity [by being impatient].
Even if we dislike remaining in our homes
And it is obligatory upon us – even if we dislike remaining in our homes – [to remain indoors]…
Regarding ‘umrah badal on behalf of the deceased
Some of the scholars say that the Prophet ﷺ granted permission for the hajj to be performed on behalf of the deceased – without [specifically mentioning] the ‘umrah.
‘Umrah badal and hajj badal on behalf of the frail elderly
[Regarding] the ‘umrah, is it permissible to do so on behalf of another if the person is unable [to do so himself] due to an illness?
Hiring someone trustworthy to do hajj badal and ‘umrah badal
My mother died whilst I was young, and so I hired someone trustworthy to perform hajj on her behalf. My father had also died, and I heard from some of my relatives that he himself had performed the hajj.
Hajj badal on behalf of the deceased who left no estate
Whoever undertakes a vow to perform hajj, and subsequently dies [without having done so], and leaves no estate [from which funds can be set aside for the hajj], would the performance of hajj on his behalf be considered a recommendation or an obligation?