The Ruling on Charity for the Deceased and Its Types
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Question:
Charity for the deceased?
Answer:
It benefits the deceased,Riyad as-Salihin 1383.
Q: And what about charity during his lifetime?
A: If he makes an endowment in the causes of righteousness, it benefits him, or if his children or others give charity on his behalf, that benefits him.
Q: After his death?
A: Yes.
Charity for the deceased?
Answer:
It benefits the deceased,
When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased).
إذا مات ابنُ آدم انقطع عملُه إلا من ثلاثٍ: صدقة جارية، أو علم يُنتفع به، أو ولدٌ صالحٌ يدعو لهQ: And what about charity during his lifetime?
A: If he makes an endowment in the causes of righteousness, it benefits him, or if his children or others give charity on his behalf, that benefits him.
Q: After his death?
A: Yes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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