Planning
Can I perform Umrah for a parent who has passed away?
Yes. Enter ihram with the intention of Umrah and gift its reward to them, or intend it on their behalf. Many pilgrims make one Umrah for themselves and then further ones for their parents from Tan'im.
How to do it
Enter ihram with the intention of Umrah and gift its reward to them, or intend it on their behalf.
From Tan'im
Many pilgrims make one Umrah for themselves and then further ones for their parents from Tan'im. See another Umrah from Makkah.
Your own situation
For details specific to your case, ask a qualified scholar. See also the intention for Umrah.
More questions
Do I need to make my own Umrah first?
Many pilgrims make one for themselves and then further ones for their parents.
Can I make dua for them in Makkah?
Yes. Make dua for your parents at the places where dua is accepted. See Duas for Umrah.
Is there a special wording?
Express the intention in your own words and language.
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Perform your Umrah with confidence
Follow every rite in order, with counters and duas in Arabic, in our step by step Umrah guide. To study the Hanafi rulings behind it with qualified teachers, see our courses, or explore our apps. Ihya us Sunnah is sustained by its community, so please consider supporting our work.
This guide follows the Hanafi method and is based on Shaykh Mufti Wajid Iqbal's Umrah book, Essential Islam. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.