The Ruling on Reciting al-Fatihah for the Dead and the Living

You also ask and say: Is it permissible to recite al-Fatihah for all the dead and the living, meaning: the prophets, the martyrs, the awliya (close friends of Allah), and the rest of the believers and relatives, after finishing the prayer or at any other time? Please inform us, may Allah reward you?
Answer: There is no basis for this, and reciting al-Fatihah for anyone is not prescribed; because this has not been reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or from the Companions, so it has no basis. Some scholars said: There is no harm in reciting al-Fatihah for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and others, but this is a statement with no evidence for it, and it is better to leave it; because acts of worship are based on divine legislation. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: However, one should frequently send prayers and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and one should frequently make du'a' (supplication) for Muslim parents, seek forgiveness for them, and give charity on their behalf, and likewise for the rest of the relatives and Muslims. Charity benefits them and du'a' benefits them, but reciting for them is not prescribed according to the correct opinion of the scholars. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.