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Sahih Muslim
كتاب الوصية
The Book of Wills
" نَعَمْ "
My father died and left behind property without making any will regarding it. Would he be relieved of the burden of his sins if I give sadaqa on his behalf? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes.
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