Desire For The Aakhirat 25

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Conveying rewards (Isal-e-Sawab) to the deceased and refuting un-Islamic customs around graves.

Muslims should refrain from imitating un-Islamic practices and grave innovations, such as placing food, milk, or items at gravesites.
The true benefit for the marhum (deceased) comes from Dua-e-Maghfirat (supplication for forgiveness) and sending rewards of righteous deeds.
Performing voluntary (nafl) good deeds—such as charity, Tahajjud, fasts, and Quran recitation—on behalf of parents or scholars reaches them without diminishing one's own reward.
Being buried near pious individuals brings spiritual benefits, as divine mercy (Rahmat) and tranquility (Sakina) encompass the area.

Hadith of Sayyidina Sa'ad bin Ubadah Radiyallahu Anhu, who dug a water well on behalf of his deceased mother upon the counsel of Nabi Karim Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
Hadith of Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiyallahu Anhum stating that voluntary charity (nafl sadaqa) given on behalf of parents conveys full reward to them as well as the giver.
Narration of Hajjaj bin Dinar Radiyallahu Anhu regarding continuing khidmat (service) to parents after their passing through voluntary worship.
Statement of Hazrat Sha'bi Rahimahullah regarding the practice of the Ansar reciting Quran at graves and sending the reward to the deceased.
Hadith of Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu Anhu emphasizing the benefit of having a pious neighbor both in life and in the grave.

Frequently make Dua-e-Maghfirat and send Isal-e-Sawab to deceased parents, grandparents, teachers (ustads), and great scholars of Islam.
Utilize voluntary acts of worship—such as the six fasts of Shawwal, Tahajjud, and Quran recitation—to convey rewards to departed loved ones.
Avoid superstitious practices, wasteful grave rituals, and unnecessary fixation on dream interpretations.