Dedication of the reward of reciting the Qur'an to the deceased
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 16303 )
Q2: We have different ways of conveying reward and recompense to the deceased. For example, some of us invite students from one of the religious schools to read and complete the recitation of the Noble Qur'an in the house, and after the recitation, the host feeds the students. Does the reward reach the buried deceased in this way? Others cooperate in building religious schools and mosques so that the reward reaches the buried deceased, or the heirs and relatives do good deeds to convey the reward to the departed. Is all of this permissible, and how?
A2: First: The original rule regarding acts of worship is that they are based on specific texts, so no act is performed except by a text from the Lawgiver. Reciting the Qur'an is a pure act of worship, and its reward belongs to the one who performs it. Dedication of the reward of reciting the Qur'an to the deceased does not reach him according to
The correct view among the scholars, and a detailed fatwa has been issued by us, the text of which is: Is it permissible to recite al-Fatihah or any part of the Qur'an for the deceased when visiting his grave, and does that benefit him? A: It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he used to visit the graves and make du'a' for the deceased with supplications he taught his Companions, and they learned them from him. Among them isSunan Ibn Majah 1547Sahih (Darussalam) . It is not established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he recited a surah from the Qur'an or verses from it for the deceased while visiting their graves. Had that been prescribed, he would have done it and explained it to his Companions, out of desire for reward, mercy for the Ummah, and fulfillment of the obligation of conveying the message. For he is described by the Exalted in His saying: [At-Tawbah 9:128] . Since he did not do that despite the presence of its causes, it indicates that it is not prescribed. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) knew that and followed his path, contenting themselves with taking a lesson and making du'a' for the deceased when visiting them. It is not established from them that they recited the Qur'an for the deceased.
so reciting for them is an invented innovation. It is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sahih Muslim 1718a . Second: What reaches the Muslim after his death from what he did with the intention that its reward be for the deceased is what has evidence in the Shari'ah; such as du'a', istighfar, sadaqah, Hajj, 'Umrah, and paying off the deceased's debt, as well as fasting on his behalf if he had fasting to make up. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
Q2: We have different ways of conveying reward and recompense to the deceased. For example, some of us invite students from one of the religious schools to read and complete the recitation of the Noble Qur'an in the house, and after the recitation, the host feeds the students. Does the reward reach the buried deceased in this way? Others cooperate in building religious schools and mosques so that the reward reaches the buried deceased, or the heirs and relatives do good deeds to convey the reward to the departed. Is all of this permissible, and how?
A2: First: The original rule regarding acts of worship is that they are based on specific texts, so no act is performed except by a text from the Lawgiver. Reciting the Qur'an is a pure act of worship, and its reward belongs to the one who performs it. Dedication of the reward of reciting the Qur'an to the deceased does not reach him according to
The correct view among the scholars, and a detailed fatwa has been issued by us, the text of which is: Is it permissible to recite al-Fatihah or any part of the Qur'an for the deceased when visiting his grave, and does that benefit him? A: It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he used to visit the graves and make du'a' for the deceased with supplications he taught his Companions, and they learned them from him. Among them is
As-salamu ‘alaykum ahlad-diyar minal-mu’minina wal- muslimin, wa inna insha’ Allah bikum lahiqun, nas’alul-laha lana wa lakumul-‘afiyah (Peace be upon you, O inhabitants of the abodes, believers and Muslims, and we will join you soon if Allah wills. We ask Allah for well-being for us and for you).
السلام عليكم أهل الديار من المؤمنين والمسلمين، وإنا إن شاء الله بكم لاحقون، نسأل الله لنا ولكم العافيةThere has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you and to the believers is kind and merciful.
لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ رَحِيمٌso reciting for them is an invented innovation. It is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: He who innovates things in our affairs for which there is no valid (reason) (commits sin) and these are to be rejected.
من أحدث في أمرنا هذا ما ليس منه فهو رد
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