I have a friend who passed away, and I did not learn of his death until a year later. Should I pray over him?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I have a friend who passed away, and I did not learn of his death until a year later. Should I pray over him?

Answer:
No, the prayer has passed. But you should make du'a for him, give charity on his behalf, make du'a for him, seek forgiveness for him, and give charity on his behalf. Yes.