What is the ruling on performing voluntary prayer on behalf of a deceased father?

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The questioner : Voluntary prayer, may Allah preserve you, on behalf of a deceased father, may Allah have mercy on him?

The Shaykh : Performing voluntary prayer on behalf of a deceased father is permissible, but it is better to make supplication for him than to pray; supplication for him is better, and you should keep the prayer for yourself.

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