Is it Islamically permissible to distribute booklets or parts of surahs from the Holy Quran on behalf of the deceased, and does the reward reach the deceased, and can the name of the deceased be written on these booklets? And what are the best forms of ongoing charity, with examples?

Ongoing charity (Sadaqa Jariya) is that whose benefit endures, such as building a mosque or digging a well. It differs from charity that does not last (like money and food), even though the latter also has its reward.

The deceased receives benefit from righteous deeds as indicated by evidence, such as Hajj, Umrah, obligatory fasting, debt repayment, supplication (du'a), and monetary charity. Among monetary charity is distributing booklets or parts of the Quran, and there is no need to write the name of the deceased on them.

The best forms of ongoing charity are those explicitly mentioned by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and by analogy, those that are similar or yield greater benefit. These include: building mosques, disseminating religious knowledge, providing water for those in need, and raising children well.

A Muslim should hasten to perform righteous deeds whose benefit continues after their death, be diligent in fulfilling their obligations before their demise, and raise their children well to receive the reward of their supplications for them.