There is nothing wrong with giving money to someone to perform `Umrah on behalf of the deceased or on behalf of one who is alive but is unable to do `Umrah himself. However, you should look for someone who is good, righteous and has knowledge of the rulings.

1. The actions of Hajj and `Umrah are among the things prescribed which is difficult to comprehend the wisdom behind them, and they were prescribed in this manner as a test to see to what extent people will obey their Lord, for Allah tests His slaves with whatever He wills. 2. The pilgrim who is doing Hajj or `Umrah should not leave any time during his Hajj or `Umrah to be wasted with that which is of no benefit; rather he should strive to remember Allah, may He be exalted, as much as he can, and honour the symbols of Allah as they should be honoured.

Your ‘umrah is valid, in sha Allah, and this discharge is not menses.