Ruling on Reciting the Qur'an for Another Person, Whether Living or Dead

Q: I have a mother who does not read, and I love to be dutiful to her. I often recite the Qur'an and dedicate its reward to her. When I heard that this is not permissible, I stopped doing so and began giving charity on her behalf with money. She is currently alive. Does the reward of charity, whether in money or otherwise, reach her whether she is alive or dead, or does only supplication reach her, since only that is mentioned, as in the hadith: ?
Also, if a person frequently supplicates for his parents in prayer and otherwise, whether standing or sitting, does the hadith testify that he is righteous and that good is hoped for him with Allah? I ask for your guidance, and may Allah reward you abundantly.

A: As for reciting the Qur'an, scholars have differed on whether its reward reaches the deceased, with two positions among the scholars. The stronger view is that it does not reach them due to the lack of evidence, because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not do this for his deceased Muslim relatives, such as his daughters who died during his lifetime (peace and blessings be upon him), nor did the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them)(may Allah be pleased with them), who are the most beloved to us in our knowledge. Therefore, it is better for the believer to leave that off, not to recite for the dead or the living, and not to pray for them. The same applies to voluntary fasting on their behalf, because there is no evidence for any of this. The default rule for acts of worship is that they are based on specific divine legislation, except for what has been established from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) or from His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) as being legislated.
As for charity, it benefits the living and the dead by the consensus of the Muslims. Likewise, supplication benefits the living and the dead by the consensus of the Muslims. The hadith specifically mentions the deceased because that is the point of doubt: does the reward reach them or not? Therefore, the hadith from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) came: Since it is known that death cuts off deeds, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) clarified that this [reward] is not cut off.
As for the living person, there is no doubt that he benefits from charity, whether from him or from others, and he benefits from supplication. So, the one who supplicates for his parents while they are alive benefits them with his supplication. Likewise, charity given on their behalf while they are alive benefits them. Similarly, performing Hajj on their behalf if they are unable due to old age or an illness that is not expected to end benefits them. For this reason, it is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that a woman said: "O Messenger of Allah, the obligation of Allah in Hajj has overtaken my father, who is an old man who cannot stay on the mount. Should I perform Hajj on his behalf?" He said: .
Another man came to him and said: "O Messenger of Allah, my father is an old man who cannot perform Hajj or travel. Should I perform Hajj and 'Umrah on his behalf?" He said: This indicates that performing Hajj on behalf of the deceased, or on behalf of a living person who is unable due to old age, or a woman who is unable due to old age, is permissible. Thus, charity, supplication, and Hajj on behalf of the deceased, or 'Umrah on his behalf, and likewise on behalf of the unable person, all of this benefits him according to all scholars of knowledge. Similarly, fasting on behalf of the deceased if he had an obligatory fast, whether it was for a vow, an expiation, or for Ramadan, due to the generality of his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): It is agreed upon that it is authentic, and due to other hadiths with the same meaning. However, if someone delays fasting Ramadan for a valid legal excuse, such as illness or travel, and then dies before being able to make it up, there is no making up of the fast for him, nor feeding [the poor], because he was excused.
And you, O questioner, are on the right path, if Allah wills, in your kindness to your parents through charity on their behalf and supplication for them. Especially if the child is righteous, he is closer to having his supplication answered. Therefore, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Because the righteous child is closer to having his supplication answered than the wicked child. Although supplication is required from everyone for their parents, if the child is righteous, his supplication for his parents is more likely to be answered.