The Ruling on Visiting Madinah, Reciting the Qur'an for the Deceased, and the Best Forms of Charity

The questioner:
Faisal is calling from Jeddah. Go ahead, Faisal. Peace be upon you. Faisal, may Allah keep you safe. The television is a bit short, but go ahead. And upon you be peace. All right, I will proceed, Shaykh. Good evening, Shaykh.

The Shaykh:
May Allah give you a good evening. Yes. Go ahead. May Allah reward you with good. My brother passed away two months ago.

The questioner:
We want to ask about him and what the best deeds are for him. Does visiting Madinah, performing 'Umrah, and fasting benefit the deceased or not? And I recited the Qur'an.

The Shaykh:
Visiting Madinah is not done for the deceased. Visiting Madinah is not done on behalf of the deceased; rather, what is done on behalf of the deceased is 'Umrah or Hajj. This is what reaches him in terms of reward, as there is evidence for it. Reciting the Qur'an is not done for the purpose of its reward reaching the deceased, because there is no evidence for this. However, there is evidence for supplicating for the deceased, seeking forgiveness for the deceased, giving charity on behalf of the deceased, and performing Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of the deceased. As for anything else, every deed done in that regard, . Yes.

The presenter:
All right, the question.

The questioner:
What is the best charity, Shaykh?

The Shaykh:
For those in need, my brother.

The presenter:
All right, may Allah bless you.