Hadiths on Doing Good Deeds on behalf of the Deceased and Gifting them the Reward

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1 explained prophetic hadiths on "Doing Good Deeds on behalf of the Deceased and Gifting them the Reward": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This section contains a single authentic hadith on performing good deeds on behalf of the deceased and gifting them the reward. It provides its very foundation: «When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a pious child who supplicates for him». The supplication of a righteous child remains among the deeds that still reach the deceased after death.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Doing Good Deeds on behalf of the Deceased and Gifting them the Reward

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سبحان الله وبحمده Glory and praise be to Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ