Which is better: supplication for one's parents, or giving charity on their behalf?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it better for me to make du'a' for my parents, or to give charity on their behalf?
Answer:
Both are good, but charity may be better because it benefits others; it has a benefit that extends beyond the giver. Charity may be given to those in need, making it better than du'a' because it benefits people and others. As for du'a', its reward is limited to the one for whom it is made. Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.
The questioner asks: Is it better for me to make du'a' for my parents, or to give charity on their behalf?
Answer:
Both are good, but charity may be better because it benefits others; it has a benefit that extends beyond the giver. Charity may be given to those in need, making it better than du'a' because it benefits people and others. As for du'a', its reward is limited to the one for whom it is made. Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أيهما أفضل الدعاء للوالدين، أم التصدق عنهما؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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