The Ruling on Crying and Reciting al-Fatihah for the Deceased

Question:
May Allah reward you. In another question, you also say: Whenever I remember my mother (may Allah have mercy on her), I cry and recite al-Fatihah for her. Does my crying harm her in any way?

Answer:
Crying does not harm; what harms is wailing and excessive grief. As for mere crying, it does not harm. As for reciting al-Fatihah for her or any part of the Qur'an, this is not prescribed, because there is no evidence for it. However, you should make du'a for your mother, seek forgiveness for her, and give charity on her behalf. As for reciting the Qur'an for the deceased, whether al-Fatihah or anything else, this is not prescribed. Yes.