The Ruling on Offering the Udhiyah on Behalf of the Deceased and Specifying It for Them

Question:
The udhiyah for the deceased?

Answer:
It falls under the general ruling, and the hadiths encompass it. If one offers the sacrifice on behalf of himself and his household, it encompasses them.
Q: Specifying it for them?
A: There is no objection; because it is charity, and the udhiyah is charity.
Q: Who said that it is a religious innovation?
A: No, he has no report to that effect; because it is charity, assistance, and drawing near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through slaughter.
Q: Does it fall under the category of charity?
A: Yes, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) offered the udhiyah on behalf of himself and his household. His household included the deceased and the living; among them was Khadijah, who was deceased, and some of his daughters (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: Specifying it for the deceased?
A: If one specifies it for them, there is no harm. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) often sacrificed a sheep on behalf of Khadijah, gave it in charity on her behalf, and distributed it among Khadijah’s female companions after her death (may Allah be pleased with her).