His brother’s negligence in fasting Ramadan and his death: what is required of his heirs?

Question : This questioner says: My brother was negligent in his old age regarding fasting several Ramadans, and he was able to fast at that time. He passed away as a result of a tragic accident. What is required of the heirs in such a case?

Answer : Nothing is required of the heirs, because a righteous deed is only rewarded or punished for by the one who was addressed with it. And Allah the Exalted said: But we say: if the heirs wish to fast on his behalf, there is nothing wrong with it. There is no harm in their dividing up the days. One of them fasts two days, the second fasts two days, and the third fasts two days, or more, or less. Yes.