CHAPTER: THE DECEASED IS ENTITLED TO REWARD FOR THE SADAQA GIVEN AFTER HIS DEATH
No. 4001
Abu Huraira (Allaah be pleased with him) reported that a person said to Allaah's Prophet (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam): My father died and left behind property without making any will regarding it. Would he be relieved of the burden of his sing if I give sadaqa on his behalf? He (the Prophet) said: Yea.
No. 4002
A'isha (Allaah be pleased with her) reported that a man said to Allaah's Prophet (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam): My mother died all of a sudden, and I think if she (could have the opportunity) to speak she would have (made a will) regarding Sadaqa'. Will I be entitled to reward if I give charity on her behalf? He (the Prophet) said: Yes.
No. 4003
A'isha (Allaah be pleased with her) reported that a man came to Allaah's Prophet (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) and said: Allaah'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 Prophet) said: Yes.
No. 4004
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa with the same chain of transmitters.