How to Give Ehsal-e-Sawab for Deceased Relatives (Method & Duas)

✦What is Ehsal-e-Sawab (Isal-e-Sawab)?

Ehsal-e-Sawab (also spelled Isal-e-Sawab - إيصال الثواب) literally means "conveying the spiritual reward" of a good deed to another person — living or deceased.

When a believer performs a righteous act (such as reciting Quran, making Dhikr, giving charity, or offering voluntary prayers) and prays to Allah: "O Allah! Convey the reward of this good deed to my parents / deceased relative," Allah in His infinite mercy grants the reward to both the practitioner and the intended recipient.

✦Authentic Hadith Proofs for Gifting Reward

• 1Dua of Pious Children: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "When a person dies, all their deeds come to an end except three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them." (Sahih Muslim 1631).

• 2Charity on Behalf of Mother: A man asked the Prophet (PBUH): "My mother died suddenly and did not leave a will. I think if she could speak she would give charity. Will she get a reward if I give charity on her behalf?" The Prophet (PBUH) replied: "Yes, give charity on her behalf." (Sahih al-Bukhari 1388 & Sahih Muslim 1004).

• 3Hajj & Fasting: Hadiths in Sahih al-Bukhari (1852) confirm that voluntary Hajj and missed obligatory fasts can be performed on behalf of deceased parents.

✦Best Deeds for Ehsal-e-Sawab

• ✦Recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Yaseen & Surah Al-Ikhlas.

• ✦Daily Dhikr & Tasbih (e.g., 1000 Istighfar, Durood Shareef, or Tasbih Fatimah).

• ✦Sadaqah Jariyah: Building a water well, planting a tree, or supporting Islamic educational tools.

• ✦Personalized Prayer Cards: Requesting fellow believers to make Dua for your deceased loved ones.

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