If a father raises his sons with a righteous upbringing, does he receive a reward equal to the reward of every good deed his sons perform?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If a father raises his sons with a righteous and upright upbringing, does he receive a reward equal to the rewards of these sons for every good deed they perform, such as prayer, fasting, and Hajj?
Answer:
This caller who calls people to Allah has a reward equal to the rewards of those he called to Allah and who benefited from him. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Abi Dawud 4609Sahih (Al-Albani) This includes the father who calls his children to Allah and raises them; it is hoped that he will receive that, if Allah wills. Their supplication for him is a benefit, or a righteous child who prays for him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If a father raises his sons with a righteous and upright upbringing, does he receive a reward equal to the rewards of these sons for every good deed they perform, such as prayer, fasting, and Hajj?
Answer:
This caller who calls people to Allah has a reward equal to the rewards of those he called to Allah and who benefited from him. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
If anyone summons other to follow right guidance, his reward will be equivalent to that of the people who follow him
من دعا الى هدى كان له من الاجر مثل اجور من تبعه
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [488 -1024]إذا قام الأب بتربية أبناءه تربية صالحة هل كل عمل صالح قام به الأبناء يكون للأب مثل أجرهم؟ — youtube.com
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