Is it better to recite the Qur'an at the grave of the deceased or to supplicate for him with mercy?

Question:
Which is better, reciting the Qur'an at the graves or supplicating for the deceased at his grave, and what is the ruling on reciting the Qur'an in that context?

Answer:
Reciting the Qur'an at the graves is a religious innovation (bid'ah) that brings no reward, but rather sin, because there is no evidence (dalil) for it. As for supplicating for the deceased at the grave, this is prescribed (mashru'). You should visit him, greet him, and supplicate for him, or after the burial, stand at his grave, seek forgiveness for him, and ask Allah to grant him steadfastness. All of this is established and there is nothing wrong with it. Supplicating for the deceased at his grave is a prescribed matter.