What is the ruling on reciting the Qur'an for the deceased?

The questioner : As for the first scenario, my Shaykh, I am afraid that in some countries, for example...

The Shaykh : Which scenario?

The questioner : The scenario the brother mentioned.

The Shaykh : In secret?

The questioner : Yes, even if it is in secret. I am afraid that in some countries, people imitate this by having small portions recited for the deceased, so that the entire Qur'an is completed. That is, each person takes a specific portion and recites it—for example, thirty people—so that the Qur'an has been recited, so to speak, for his soul?

The Shaykh : The soul of the deceased!

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : Of course, this is not permissible. I do not know if this was included in your question. Did you notice this scenario?

The questioner : Frankly, I wanted to tell you that I was going to ask you the question, but praise be to Allah.

The Shaykh : 'Ukkasha beat you to it. Well, this is not permissible.

The questioner : One last question, my Shaykh, no problem.

The Shaykh: All right.