Charity and Seeking Forgiveness on Behalf of the Deceased

Question:
And may Allah bless you. A listener to the program sent a set of questions on this sheet. He says: Honorable Shaykh, my brother (may Allah have mercy on him) passed away as a result of a car accident he was driving in between villages. Regarding giving charity on his behalf, is it permissible to give charity on his behalf and will the reward of the charity reach him? Second, I seek forgiveness for him with this formula: “I seek forgiveness from Allah, the Great, the One who accepts repentance, the Merciful, to whom there is no deity but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, for my brother, Radwan.” Is this formula for seeking forgiveness correct?

Answer:
There is no doubt that giving charity on behalf of the deceased, making du'a for him, and seeking forgiveness are among the deeds whose reward reaches the deceased. This is based on the evidence regarding giving charity on behalf of the deceased and dedicating its reward to him. Likewise, seeking forgiveness: “Seek forgiveness for your sin and for the believing men and believing women.” Seek forgiveness for the deceased Muslims; that benefits them in whatever formula you use to seek forgiveness for them. Yes.