The Ruling on Bestowing the Reward of Prayer to Others
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Q: My mother is illiterate; she cannot read or write. Is it permissible for me to recite the Noble Qur'an and perform voluntary prayers and bestow the reward of that upon her? If it is not permissible, what are the matters whose reward I can bestow upon her? May Allah reward you with good. (A. H.)
A: There is no scriptural evidence for the permissibility of bestowing the reward of prayer and recitation to others, whether they are alive or dead. Worship is based on divine legislation, and nothing is legislated in it except what the Shari'ah has indicated to be legislated. However, it is prescribed for you to make supplication for her, give charity on her behalf, and perform Hajj and 'Umrah on her behalf if she is advanced in age and unable to perform Hajj and 'Umrah.
A: There is no scriptural evidence for the permissibility of bestowing the reward of prayer and recitation to others, whether they are alive or dead. Worship is based on divine legislation, and nothing is legislated in it except what the Shari'ah has indicated to be legislated. However, it is prescribed for you to make supplication for her, give charity on her behalf, and perform Hajj and 'Umrah on her behalf if she is advanced in age and unable to perform Hajj and 'Umrah.
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