The deceased’s awareness of the circumstances of his family and visitors

Question:
The questioner asks: Does the deceased feel what happens to his family in this world? Does he rejoice in their joy and grieve in their grief? And if someone stands at his grave, does he feel their presence?

Answer:
O my brothers, these are matters of the barzakh (the interval between death and resurrection) and the Hereafter, and one does not speak of them except with evidence. However, visiting the grave to greet the deceased and make du'a' (supplication) for him carries reward and is good for both the living and the deceased. As for whether he knows about the circumstances of his family, Allah knows best; it may be so, or it may not be. Allah knows best. Yes.