Fasting on behalf of a deceased person by someone other than his guardian
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is reported in a hadith from him (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih Muslim 1147 He says: Is it permissible for someone other than the guardian, from among strangers, to fast on his behalf?
Answer:
Yes, a Muslim may fast on his behalf. If a Muslim among the Muslims fasts on his behalf, that suffices for him and benefits him, with Allah’s permission.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is reported in a hadith from him (peace and blessings be upon him)
'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone dies in a state (that he had to complete) some fasts, his heir must fast on his behalf.
من مات وعليه صيام صام عنه وليهAnswer:
Yes, a Muslim may fast on his behalf. If a Muslim among the Muslims fasts on his behalf, that suffices for him and benefits him, with Allah’s permission.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 27-04-1437هـ — alfawzan.live (54:58)
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