Chapter 162 – Giving charity on behalf of the deceased and praying for him (1)
Allah the Exalted says: “And those who came after them say, ‘Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith.’” (Al-Hashr 59:10)
955 – ʿĀʾishah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: A man said to the Prophet ﷺ, “My mother’s soul was taken suddenly, and I think that had she been able to speak she would have given charity. Will she have a reward if I give charity on her behalf?” He replied, “Yes.” Agreed upon.
956 – Abū Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “When a human being dies, all his deeds come to an end except three: a continual charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” Narrated by Muslim.
Chapter 163 – People’s commendation of the deceased
957 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: They passed by a funeral and spoke well of the deceased, whereupon the Prophet ﷺ said, “It has become obligatory.” They then passed by another funeral and spoke ill of the deceased, and he said, “It has become obligatory.” ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (may Allah be pleased with him) asked, “What has become obligatory?” He replied, “The one you praised with good—Paradise has become his due; the one you spoke ill of—Hell has become his due. You are Allah’s witnesses on earth.” Agreed upon.