format_quote Originally Posted by
lyesh
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As some of you already know my mom died recently.... :cry: .
I wanted to know... what are the things which I can do for her now, which would benifit her?
Is it allowed for me to recite Quran, fast and give charity in the intention that my mom get's the reward for this? :?
It would be nice if you could give me proof from Quran and Sunnah.
JazakAllah khair!
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:sl: dear sis Lyesh,
May Almighty Allah (SWT) bless you greatly, and may He bless you with something in change of your sorrow and may
Allah (SWT) forgive your mother. Ameen
Continuous benefit to the deceased
Rasoolillah (SAW) said, "After the death of a person his actions stop except for three things that he leaves behind. Continuous charity, knowledge from which benefit is obtained and a righteous son who prays for him." [Muslim]
Rasoolillah (SAW) said, "After he has died, the believer only gets the benefit of the following actions and good deeds: knowledge which he has taught and passed on, a righteous son he leaves behind, a copy of the Quran which he has bequeathed, a mosque he has built, a house he has built for the traveller, a water channel he has dug, or an act of charity which he spent out of his property when he was alive and in good health and which comes to him after his death.' [Ibn Al-Qayyim's Kitabar-Ruh]
There are many things which the living can do to rescue the dead. They include supplication for them, asking forgiveness for them, acts of generosity, hajj, fasting and other sorts of worship. These can be attributed to the dead person with Allah's permission.
A'isha (RA) reported that a man came to Allah's Apostle (SAW) and said: Allah's Messenger, my mother died all of a sudden without making any will. I think if (she could have the opportunity) to speak she would have made a Sadaqa. Would there be any reward for her if I give charity on her behalf ? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes. [Muslim]
Rasoolillah (SAW) said, ‘When you pray over a dead person, make sincere supplication for him.' In his supplication he would say, '0 Allah! So-and-so the son of so-and-so is in Your custody and near to You. Protect him from the trial of the Grave and the punishment of the Fire. You are worthy of fidelity and truth, so forgive him and show mercy to. him. You are Forgiving, Merciful.'
Rasoolillah (SAW) finished burying someone who had died, he stood over him and said, 'Ask forgiveness for your brother. Ask for him to be made firm. He is being questioned now.'
Furthermore, it is absolutely necessary that any outstanding debts upon the dead person are paid immediately, even if the person who pays it is a stranger and the money does, not come out of the inheritance. This is indicated in the hadith of Abu Qatada who would pay two dinars on behalf of a particular dead person. When he had paid them, the Prophet (SAW) said to him, 'Now his skin, is cool.’
Many instances exist within the Sunnah where deeds were undertaken for the sake of conveying reward on the deceased by the will of Allah(SWT) such as:
Imaam Bukhari has reported on the authority of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbaas (RA) that Sayyiduna Sa'ad ibn Ubaadah (RA) was away when his mother passed away. When he returned, he asked Rasulullah, 'Will it be of any benefit if I give charity on her behalf?' Rasulullah (SAW) replied in the affirmative. (Sahih Bukhari Hadith2762)
Hafiz ibn Hajar al-Asqalaani (RA) states in his monumental commentary of Sahih Bukhari entitled, 'Fath al-Bari', 'This Hadith proves the permissibility of charity on behalf of the deceased and that the reward will reach him.' (Fath al-Baari vol.5 pg.477 Hadith2761)
Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) reports a man once asked Rasulullah (SAW), 'O Prophet of Allah(SWT)! My father has passed away and he did not perform Hajj, can I perform Hajj on his behalf?' Rasulullah (SAW) enquired of him, 'If your father had any debt, would you have paid it.?' The man replied, 'Yes.' Upon this, Rasulullah (SAW) said, 'In that case, the Deen of Allah(SWT) has more right.' (Sunan Nasai Hadith26331)
A separate incident of a similar nature has been recorded by Imaam Bukhari in his Sahih (Hadith6698). Hafiz ibn Qayyim (RA), the famous student of Hafiz ibn Taymiyah (RA), after quoting the above Ahaadith, states: 'These quotations all concur with the fact that when the living carry out any deed on behalf of the deceased, the reward will reach him (benefit him).' (Kitaab Ruh pg.161)
Sayyiduna al-Lajlaaj (RA), a companion of Rasulullah (SAW), had bequested his son that after he leaves this world, he should recite the beginning and end of Surah al-Baqarah at the head side of his grave. Sayyiduna al-Lajlaaj (RA) then mentioned that he heard this from Rasulullah (SAW). (al-Mu'jamul Kabeer of Imaam Tabrani)
Such has also been recorded to be the practice of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar (RA). (Sunan al-Kubra of Imaam Bayhaqi vol.4 pg.56). This narration has been classified as Hasan (sound) by Imaam Nawawi and Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA). (al-Azkaar pg.212 Hadith493; al-Futuhaat al-Rabbaaniyya vol.3 pg.194)
Additionally, Imam Qurtubi(rh) states, 'Just as the reward of charitable deeds benefit the deceased, similarly, the recitation of the holy Qur'aan, Du'aa and Isghtifaar also do the same, because all of these are regarded as Sadaqah (charity) in Shari'ah.' (al-Tazkirah pg.71) He, thereafter, mentioned 2 narrations recorded in Sahih Muslim which prove that even Salaat and Dhikr of Allah(SWT) (Tasbeeh, Takbeer and Tahleel) were all classified as Sadaqah by Rasulullah (SAW). To quote: 'Some of our Ulama have based the permissibility of Isaal-e-Sawaab of the recitation of the Qur'aan on the Hadith of Sahih Bukhari (Hadith216, 1361) and Sahih Muslim wherein there is mention of Rasulullah [SAW] placing fresh branches on 2 graves and He [SAW] said, 'Perhaps their punishment will be lightened through it as long as the branches do not dry up.' (The Ulama explain the reason for this to be the Tasbeeh that those fresh branches will recite). If the Tasbeeh of trees can benefit the deceased, then why not the recitation of the Qur'aan by a believer in Allah(SWT)?' (Al-Tazkirah pg.70)
The importance of visiting the graveyards as a reminder
Buraidah (RA) reported: Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "(In the past) I forbade you from visiting graves, but visit them now.''
In another narration Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "Whoever wants to visit a graveyard, let him do so, because it reminds us of the Hereafter.''[Muslim].
Visiting the graves of relatives
It is Mustahab (desirable) for the men to visit the grave. It is sunnah to visit the graves of relatives especially the graves of one's parents, even though they be far away. It more excellent to visit the graves on Fridays as mentioned in the hadith:
Muhammad ibn Nu’maan (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) said, ‘Whosoever visits the grave of both his parents or any one every Friday, he will be forgiven and written (as being a) virtuous person.’(Mishkat)
Hadhrat Aaisha (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) used to come out in the last portion of the night to Baqi (graveyard of Madina Munawwarah). Upon entering Baqi, Rasulullah (SAW) used to say, “Assalaamu Alaykum Daara Qawmun Mu’mineen (Salaam, Oh group of believers) Wa Ataakum maa Too’adoona ghadan moajjaloon
(That which you have been warned about has come to you) Wa Innaa Inshaa Allaahu bikum lalaahiqoona (and we will, Allah willing, join you). (Mishkat)
Etiquette of visiting the graveyard
Buraidah (RA) reported: The Prophet (SAW) used to teach them (i.e., the Companions) whenever they came out to visit the graveyard to say:
Assalaamu alaykum yaa ahlad diyaar minal mu’mineen wal muslimeen wa innaa inshaa Allaahu bikum lalaahiqoona. Nas-alullaaha lanaa walakumul ‘aafiyah
(Peace be upon you, O you of the believers and Muslims dwelling in these abodes. Behold, if Allah wills, we shall meet you. We beseech of Allah safety for us and for you) [Sunan Ibn Majah]
Assalaamu alaykum yaa ahlal quboor. Yaghfirul llaahu lanaa walakum wa antum salafunaa wa nahnu bil athar
(Peace be upon you. O ye dwellers of these graves! May Allah forgive us all and you! You are our forerunners and we are at your heels.) [Tirmidhi
I hope that helped sis (((hugz))) :)
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