Fasting Ramadan on behalf of the deceased
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Question:
He says: Regarding fasting on behalf of the deceased, is there any evidence for that? Should I fast on behalf of my father who passed away during Ramadan?
Answer:
As for fasting Ramadan, it is not fasted on behalf of the deceased if he died from the illness for which he broke his fast; in that case, nothing is fasted on his behalf. However, if he had a missed fast from Ramadan or a vow of days that he delayed in making up—meaning he delayed the makeup until he died—then his guardian fasts on his behalf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1147 Yes. May Allah reward you. From the questions
He says: Regarding fasting on behalf of the deceased, is there any evidence for that? Should I fast on behalf of my father who passed away during Ramadan?
Answer:
As for fasting Ramadan, it is not fasted on behalf of the deceased if he died from the illness for which he broke his fast; in that case, nothing is fasted on his behalf. However, if he had a missed fast from Ramadan or a vow of days that he delayed in making up—meaning he delayed the makeup until he died—then his guardian fasts on his behalf. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone dies in a state (that he had to complete) some fasts, his heir must fast on his behalf.
من مات وعليه صيام صام عنه وليه.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7543 — youtube.com (5:11)
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