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I have in this trouble for tth Septemberhe last few days, actualy My father in law died some years back on 8th September and as far as I know in Islam there is no practice is proved by Hadith or Quran to make Isal-e-Siwab through Recitation of the Quran.

In my home everyone will pray and RECITE QURAN for him, I dont want this Biddah to happen here in my home, What should I told them, How should I convince them.

I read the following article from Dr.Zakir Naik’s web site:

It is Bid’ah (innovation) to recite the Qur’an for Isaal-e-Sawab of those who have passed away, regardless whether the deceased is your parent or relative. There is no evidence supporting this practice in the authentic sources of Islam, in the Seerah of the Prophet (Pbuh) or the life of his Companions. Didn’t deaths occur during the time of the companions ? Why then, we do not find any such evidence from their lives ? All those things that benefit the living and the dead have already been shown by the Prophet (Pbuh), as Deen has been completed. Therefore, it is inappropriate to innovate anything in the religion.

Narrated Aisha (R.A.): Allah ’s Messenger (Pbuh) said, “If somebody innovates something which is not present in our religion, then that thing will be rejected.”(Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 3, Hadith No. 2697 & Sahih Muslim, Vol. 3, Hadith No. 4266).

However it is allowed to pray for the deceased and give charity for him, as there is no difference of opinion in this regard.

Now most importantly please guide me what should I insist everyone at home to do for him inspite of reading quran.

Only pray (dua)? or what

Praise be to Allah ,

What you have read and understood is correct. We can understand your dilemma, when the situation is of intense emotions and people may not be as receptive to sound advice. What you must do is be patient and use hikmah [wisdom]. Try to explain to your family that if they really want good to reach your deceased relative, then adhering to the Sunnah is the only guaranteed way of doing it.

Coming to the question on what you can do. It is permissible to make dua’ for the deceased relative and give charity in their name, hoping that they will be rewarded. Here, you will find the ruling on this topic.

Once again, our advice is. Be patient, do not get emotional or sentimental and at the same time, prepare yourself mentally that you will not allow a Bida’h to take place. Make this resolve and work towards this direction and keep supplicating to your lord, for he indeed responds to the call of his slaves.

And Allah knows best.

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