The gift of the living to the dead and the benefits that reach them

Translation

This book, “The Gift of the Living to the Dead and the Benefits It Receives to Them,” by Abu Al-Hasan Al-Hakari, deals with topics related to the receipt of reward to the dead through the actions of the living, such as charity, supplication, reading the Qur’an, and prayer. The book focuses on proving that these actions benefit the dead in their graves, relying on evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah. The book also includes the benefits of asking forgiveness for parents and the benefits of a special prayer for parents, in addition to etiquette for dealing with graves.