Reciting Surat Yasin for the deceased and dedicating its reward to them
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The first question of fatwa number ( 20794 )
Q1: What is the ruling on reciting Surat (Yasin) for the deceased with the intention of conveying the reward to them, and is that prescribed? If it is prescribed, what is the evidence for it?
A1: Reciting the Qur'an with the intention of conveying its reward to the deceased is a religious innovation (bid'ah); because there is no evidence for it. A weak hadith has been reported regarding reciting Surat (Yasin) for the dying person, which does not constitute a proof, so it is not permissible to do that.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q1: What is the ruling on reciting Surat (Yasin) for the deceased with the intention of conveying the reward to them, and is that prescribed? If it is prescribed, what is the evidence for it?
A1: Reciting the Qur'an with the intention of conveying its reward to the deceased is a religious innovation (bid'ah); because there is no evidence for it. A weak hadith has been reported regarding reciting Surat (Yasin) for the dying person, which does not constitute a proof, so it is not permissible to do that.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Source
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