Dedicating the reward of deeds to the deceased
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Question:
What is the correct view on dedicating the reward of deeds, such as seeking forgiveness, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), tasbih (glorification), and tahlil (declaration of Allah's oneness), to the deceased? My father has passed away, and I want to show him dutifulness.
Answer:
Yes, that is good. Seek forgiveness for your own sins and for the believing men and women. Say, "O my Lord, forgive me and my parents." You may seek forgiveness for yourself and for your brothers and relatives, whether they are alive or dead. Likewise, charity given on behalf of the deceased reaches him with its reward if you give it on his behalf. The udhiyah (sacrifice) is also included, as well as performing Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf; their rewards reach him if Allah the Exalted accepts them, as there is evidence for this. Yes.
What is the correct view on dedicating the reward of deeds, such as seeking forgiveness, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), tasbih (glorification), and tahlil (declaration of Allah's oneness), to the deceased? My father has passed away, and I want to show him dutifulness.
Answer:
Yes, that is good. Seek forgiveness for your own sins and for the believing men and women. Say, "O my Lord, forgive me and my parents." You may seek forgiveness for yourself and for your brothers and relatives, whether they are alive or dead. Likewise, charity given on behalf of the deceased reaches him with its reward if you give it on his behalf. The udhiyah (sacrifice) is also included, as well as performing Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf; their rewards reach him if Allah the Exalted accepts them, as there is evidence for this. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/300 — archive.org (13:21)
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