The Ruling on Charity for the Deceased
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Question:
The questioner: A friend of hers has passed away. If she gives charity from her own money on her behalf, will the reward reach her, especially since she has a son?
Answer:
The Shaykh: Yes, if a woman gives charity to some of her relatives or friends, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Riyad as-Salihin 1383 If he gives charity and endows something, it benefits him, and if someone else gives charity on his behalf, that benefits him too.
Just as supplication benefits him. So if you give charity on behalf of your colleague and friend, or your relative, or you give charity on her behalf, or you supplicate for her after her death, or you perform Hajj on her behalf, or you perform 'Umrah; all of this is good, and Allah benefits the deceased through it. Yes.
The questioner: A friend of hers has passed away. If she gives charity from her own money on her behalf, will the reward reach her, especially since she has a son?
Answer:
The Shaykh: Yes, if a woman gives charity to some of her relatives or friends, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah
إذا مات ابن آدم انقطع عمله إلا من ثلاث: صدقة جارية...Just as supplication benefits him. So if you give charity on behalf of your colleague and friend, or your relative, or you give charity on her behalf, or you supplicate for her after her death, or you perform Hajj on her behalf, or you perform 'Umrah; all of this is good, and Allah benefits the deceased through it. Yes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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