What are the deeds that reach the deceased?
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Question:
A woman says: The questioner’s daughter or son has passed away, and she is fasting on his behalf and seeking forgiveness for her son. Is this a permissible deed? And what good deeds reach him?
Answer:
Seeking forgiveness, supplication, and charity reach him. As for prayer, no one prays on behalf of another; because it does not admit of representation. So it is sufficient to supplicate for him, seek forgiveness for him, and give charity on his behalf. Yes.
A woman says: The questioner’s daughter or son has passed away, and she is fasting on his behalf and seeking forgiveness for her son. Is this a permissible deed? And what good deeds reach him?
Answer:
Seeking forgiveness, supplication, and charity reach him. As for prayer, no one prays on behalf of another; because it does not admit of representation. So it is sufficient to supplicate for him, seek forgiveness for him, and give charity on his behalf. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2539 - ما هي الأعمال التي تصل إلى الميت؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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