The ruling on reciting the Qur'an at graves, and whether the reward reaches the deceased?

Question:
In her second question, the questioner Fayazah from Qena, Egypt, says: Some people have the habit of reciting al-Fatihah, al-Ikhlas, and the two Mu'awwidhat when they go to the graveyards. Does the reward reach the deceased? And what is your opinion, O Shaykh, regarding distributing bread, fruits, and vegetables at the graves? Is it permissible to eat these things? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Reciting at the graves is not prescribed; rather, it is a religious innovation. It is not permissible to intend to go to the graves to recite at them, whether al-Fatihah or anything else. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . This indicates that graves are not a place for prayer or a place for recitation. Homes and mosques are the place for recitation and the place for prayer. Mosques are the place for obligatory prayer and the place for recitation, and homes are the place for voluntary prayer and recitation. As for graveyards, they are not a place for prayer nor a place for recitation. However, one who visits them should make du'a for the deceased, seek forgiveness for them, invoke mercy upon them, and remember the Hereafter, knowing that he is going to what they have gone to, so that he prepares for meeting Allah. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.