Is an ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) permissible on behalf of the deceased, or must it be something accomplished by the deceased before their death?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
This is incorrect, as the people of knowledge have unanimously agreed upon the desirability for the deceased's guardians to give charity on behalf of their deceased, and many proofs have indicated this.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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