Is the phrase "for the soul of my father" permissible when giving charity or supplicating for the deceased, and if not, what should be said, and will the reward for previous deeds we have performed be lost?
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It is permissible to dedicate the reward (thawab) to the deceased, and the wording for dedication is broad, including saying: "I dedicate the reward of my recitation to the soul of my father."
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