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Multiple Proxy Umrahs: Separate Intentions, Proof Before You Pay
Published on Oct 18, 2026
Multiple Proxy Umrahs: Separate Intentions, Proof Before You Pay
Short answer: one Umrah cannot be intended for several people at once. Each person needs a separate Umrah, though the same trusted proxy may perform several in sequence, renewing ihram and niyyah each time. That reading follows the guidance in SeekersGuidance and the hadith in Sunan Abu Dawud, and it is how we run BadalUmrah.
TL;DR:
- Proxy Umrah is generally for deceased people or living people whose permanent physical incapacity prevents travel; scholars differ, and capable people should usually go themselves.
- Before paying, verify the named performer’s identity and prior Umrah, require personal performance, and reject undisclosed subdelegation to unknown people.
- Require a named certificate, performer details, dated photos or videos, and a booking receipt for each person; pay the balance only after delivery.
- BadalUmrah offers four packages with single fees from $150 to $500, and each Umrah includes its own documentation and certificate.
Table of Contents
- Who can receive a proxy Umrah?
- Who can act as a proxy?
- How do you arrange multiple proxy Umrahs step by step?
- What does the evidence say, and where do scholars differ?
- How do you verify proof and avoid scams?
- Why does ethical commissioning matter more than price?
- Which of our packages support several verified Umrahs?
- FAQ
- Sources
Who can receive a proxy Umrah?
Before you commission anyone, confirm that the person you are acting for actually qualifies. Proxy Umrah is permitted for the deceased and for living people with a permanent physical incapacity that keeps them from traveling to Makkah. It is generally not permitted for healthy people who can make the trip themselves.
Check these points first:
- The deceased: a proxy may be appointed on their behalf.
- Living people with permanent incapacity: proxy Umrah may be considered when a permanent physical incapacity prevents the person from traveling to Makkah.
- Permission: confirm the arrangement with the living person where possible.
- Ability to travel: many scholars hold that a person able to perform a voluntary Umrah should not appoint someone else to do it for them.
Schools of thought differ in detail, and some jurists take a stricter view of voluntary acts by proxy. The guidance on proxy Umrah stresses that this allowance is for genuine need, not as a shortcut.
Who can act as a proxy?
Your proxy is performing an act of worship in your name, so the person’s qualifications matter as much as the price. Scholars generally expect the performer to be:
Choose a performer who is qualified to carry out the rites correctly. The HajjGuider proxy Umrah guide discusses qualifications and service arrangements.
The proxy should perform the rites for the named principal, with a separate intention for each Umrah.
Arrangements may be made for a living person or on behalf of someone who has died. The point to protect is direct responsibility: the person you hire should be the person who performs the rites, not a stranger further down a chain of delegation.
How do you arrange multiple proxy Umrahs step by step?
Arranging several Umrahs works best when each one is treated as its own assignment from the start. This is the workflow we recommend:
- Confirm eligibility for each person. Collect full names, the relationship to you, and written authorization where a living person is involved.
- Vet the performer. Ask for ID, confirmation that the person completed their own Umrah, and a statement that they will not sub-delegate without your consent. Scholars warn against middlemen who take payment and hand the work to unknown people for less.
- Create one assignment per person. Itemize the fee for each, and state the niyyah for each Umrah in writing. Walk away from any service that refuses to name the performer.
- Have the performer renew ihram and niyyah each time. One act of worship is never stretched over several recipients.
- Collect proof per person. That means dated photos or videos tied to a certificate naming both the principal and the performer.
- Release final payment only after the documents arrive.
Pro Tip: Keep a chain-of-custody file for every Umrah: booking ID, performer name, timestamped media and certificate. Heirs will thank you later, and it makes mix-ups between several bookings easy to catch.
Our guide on screening an Umrah representative before you pay walks through questions to consider when choosing a provider.
What does the evidence say, and where do scholars differ?
The textual basis for proxy worship comes from reports in the hadith collections. In Sunan Abu Dawud, the Prophet permitted a man to perform pilgrimage on behalf of his elderly father, and Bukhari also preserves narrations that jurists cite for acts done on behalf of someone who cannot perform them. Contemporary fatwa bodies build on these narrations to allow proxy Umrah for the deceased and for the permanently unable.
Proxy Umrah is for those who cannot perform it themselves, whether because they have died or because of a permanent incapacity, and each Umrah is performed for one named person.
This summary reflects the sources above rather than quoting any single scholar. Jurists differ on voluntary Umrah for living people, with some taking a stricter line. For the number of recipients, SeekersGuidance explains that each Umrah is for one intended recipient, though the same performer may perform separate Umrahs in sequence.
How do you verify proof and avoid scams?
Documentation is where honest services stand apart from careless ones. Per person, you should receive:
- A certificate that names the principal.
- The performer’s name and ID details.
- Timestamped photos or videos.
- A receipt tied to a clear contract.
- A statement that the performer carried out the rites personally.
Watch for these red flags: vague certificates, a refusal to name or show the performer, bulk sub-delegation that is never disclosed, and any service that avoids per-person paperwork. Practitioners describe services that take payment for many pilgrims and then pass the work along, which is exactly what one fiqh answer on proxy visas flags as a pitfall.
For practical checks, see our guides on spotting Badal Umrah scams and verifying an Umrah certificate.
Why does ethical commissioning matter more than price?
A proxy Umrah is an act of worship carried out for someone who cannot do it, and it deserves the same care as the act itself. I would choose a provider who names the performer, shows documents for each person and answers hard questions over one that offers a bargain and a vague promise. Low cost and opacity usually travel together, and the person who pays for that trade is the one the Umrah was meant to benefit. That is why we aim to offer services with documentation and attention to fiqh guidance.
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Which of our packages support several verified Umrahs?
If you want to commission more than one Umrah now, we offer the Du’a Package at $150, the Noor Package at $250, the Barakah Package at $400 and the Jariyah Premium Package at $500, each a one-time fee. Every Umrah we perform comes with its own documentation and certificate. You can compare the options on our packages page and book directly through our booking page.
FAQ
Can I do Umrah on behalf of more than one person?
Not in a single Umrah. Each person needs a separate Umrah, but the same performer may complete several in sequence, renewing ihram and niyyah each time, as SeekersGuidance explains.
Who is allowed to receive a proxy Umrah?
The deceased and living people with a permanent incapacity that prevents travel. Healthy people who can make the journey are generally expected to go themselves.
Can one proxy handle several bookings at once?
Yes, provided each booking is its own assignment with its own niyyah, documents and certificate. Avoid any arrangement where the work is passed to unnamed people without your consent.
What proof should I expect for each Umrah?
A certificate naming you or your loved one and the performer, plus dated photos or videos and a receipt tied to the booking. Ask for these before final payment.
Sources
- Umrah on Behalf of Others: Visa Issues
- Can One Umra Be Performed on Behalf of Two Deceased? - SeekersGuidance
- Al-fatawa
