If the son is not righteous, does his supplication for his father after his death benefit him?
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The questioner:
A final question, Shaykh. The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "When a person dies, his deeds are cut off, except for three, one of which is a righteous son who prays for him." If the son is not righteous, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
It may be answered, or it may not be answered. But if he is righteous, he is more likely to be answered.
The questioner:
If he is righteous, he strives to be answered.
The Shaykh:
It must be positive, and others may have been prevented.
A final question, Shaykh. The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "When a person dies, his deeds are cut off, except for three, one of which is a righteous son who prays for him." If the son is not righteous, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
It may be answered, or it may not be answered. But if he is righteous, he is more likely to be answered.
The questioner:
If he is righteous, he strives to be answered.
The Shaykh:
It must be positive, and others may have been prevented.
Source
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