Is a father who drinks alcohol, does not pray, and does not fast considered a disbeliever (kafir), and will ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah) reach him if his daughter gives it on his behalf?
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Charity given on behalf of someone who does not pray will benefit them, according to those who do not consider such a person a disbeliever. The questioner should invite his father to prayer by every legitimate means, through encouragement and deterrence, and by winning his heart with gifts, while supplicating for his guidance.
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