Ruling & Benefits of Sadaqah for the Dead | Shaykh Sulayman Amubieya

In this important lecture, Shaykh Sulayman Muhammadul Awwal Amubieya (ḥafiẓahullāh) addresses a common question: Can a Muslim give ṣadaqah on behalf of the deceased, and what are the benefits? Key points clarified include: • The ruling of giving charity for the deceased according to Qur’an and Sunnah. • Evidence from authentic ahadith where the Prophet ﷺ approved ṣadaqah on behalf of the dead. • The benefits that reach the deceased from such acts. • The difference between ṣadaqah, duʿāʾ, and other deeds that benefit the dead. • Clarification of misconceptions and cultural practices not established by Sunnah. Qur’ān reminder: وَأَنْ لَيْسَ لِلْإِنْسَانِ إِلَّا مَا سَعَى “And that man shall have nothing but what he strives for.” (An-Najm 53:39) Hadith reminder: The Prophet ﷺ was asked about giving ṣadaqah for a deceased mother, and he said: “Yes, give ṣadaqah on her behalf.” (Bukhārī & Muslim) Takeaway: • Ṣadaqah can indeed benefit the deceased when done with sincerity. • It is a means of mercy for both the giver and the one in whose name it is given. • Only what is supported by authentic Sunnah should be practiced.