What is the ruling on paying money to perform prayers on behalf of the deceased, how is it done, and is there evidence for it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to make up prayers on behalf of the deceased or to hire someone to pray on their behalf, because prayer is an act of worship in which deputization is not valid.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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