Is it permissible to dedicate the reward of good deeds to the deceased?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it permissible to dedicate the reward of good deeds to the deceased?
The Shaykh:
Yes, that is a good thing. One gives charity on behalf of the deceased, performs Hajj on his behalf, or performs 'Umrah on his behalf. That is good. If Allah accepts it, it benefits the deceased. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
The one in which representation is involved, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it permissible to dedicate the reward of good deeds to the deceased?
The Shaykh:
Yes, that is a good thing. One gives charity on behalf of the deceased, performs Hajj on his behalf, or performs 'Umrah on his behalf. That is good. If Allah accepts it, it benefits the deceased. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
The one in which representation is involved, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز إهداء ثواب الأعمال الصالحة إلى الميت؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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