The best supplication for the deceased and the righteous deed that is dedicated to him
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the best supplication for the deceased? And what is the righteous deed that is dedicated to him?
Answer:
Supplication for him is among the most beneficial acts of drawing near to Allah. One should supplicate for him for forgiveness, mercy, and salvation from the Fire. Also, among what has been reported as being dedicated to the deceased is charity; one gives charity on his behalf. Likewise, Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf. Did the evidence come regarding this? Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the best supplication for the deceased? And what is the righteous deed that is dedicated to him?
Answer:
Supplication for him is among the most beneficial acts of drawing near to Allah. One should supplicate for him for forgiveness, mercy, and salvation from the Fire. Also, among what has been reported as being dedicated to the deceased is charity; one gives charity on his behalf. Likewise, Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf. Did the evidence come regarding this? Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 28-12-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (56:51)
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