Making Tawaaf And Umrah On Behalf Of A Deceased Who Is Non-Mahram

Question: assalaamualaikum,
with respect to male performing hajj badal on behalf of a female and vice versa, and it not being necessary for they to be mahram to each other, does this apply to making umra or tawaaf on behalf of a deceased?

Answer: Wa Alaiku As Salaam,

Yes, this applies to making Umra or Tawaaf on behalf of a deceased.

And Allah Knows Best.

Mufti Waseem Khan.

25/4/2014.