Sacrifices on behalf of the deceased
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Question:
What is the ruling on bequeathing, meaning, what is the ruling on dedicating sacrifices specifically to the deceased, such as dedicating one to one’s father or grandfather, or the like? Is this practice prescribed?
Answer:
Answer: The udhiyah is an act of devotion and charity, so there is nothing wrong with sacrificing on behalf of a deceased person, because this falls under the category of devotion and charity, and its reward reaches him if Allah accepts it from him.
What is the ruling on bequeathing, meaning, what is the ruling on dedicating sacrifices specifically to the deceased, such as dedicating one to one’s father or grandfather, or the like? Is this practice prescribed?
Answer:
Answer: The udhiyah is an act of devotion and charity, so there is nothing wrong with sacrificing on behalf of a deceased person, because this falls under the category of devotion and charity, and its reward reaches him if Allah accepts it from him.
Source
www.alfawzan.af.org.sa
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