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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

dear burhan bhai

assalamo alaikum i would like to ask whether one can do Qurbani in the name of deseased, for the thawab. is it permissiable?

thank you

a sister

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Answer:

Is it Permissible to perform Sacrifice in the name of the deceased?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

There is no harm if one offers a sacrifice in the name of the deceased, and supplicates Allah Subhanah to give the thawaab of the deed to their loved one; especially if the deceased is one’s parents.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan