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Let us review what the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) said regarding sunnah, and those who came after them. And then let us review the stance of all the famous scholars and their work to protect sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Someone asked if we can do good deeds on behalf of others, e.g. pray Quran on behalf of deceased parents. There is no such evidence that the Prophet (pbuh) or the companions or the salaf or kalaf ever prayed Quran on behalf of deceased people. Similarly, there is no evidence to support that one can give his reward to another living person.

Inheritance in an integral part of Islamic Shariah Law and its application in Islamic society is a mandatory aspect of Devine teaching of Islam. Hence, there is a legal share for relatives of the deceased in his estate/property.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Give fara’id to those who are entitled to receive it. Then whatever remains, should be given to the closest male relative of the deceased” [Sahih al-Bukhari]

Doctrine of al-Awl (العول) and Doctrine of ar-Radd (الرد), and other cases like Adopted Child (تبنّي), Illegitimate Child (ولد الذنا), Unborn Child (جنين), Hermaphrodite (خُنثىا المـُشَكَّل), Missing Person (مفقود)

Can one call upon dead people for help?, or use other pious people as intermediaries to seek help from Allah (swt) through them?.