A’isha, Ummul Mu’minin, Narrates:
A woman said: “Apostle of Allah, my mother suddenly died; if it had not happened, she would have given sadaqah (charity) and donated (something). Will it suffice if I give sadaqah on her behalf?” The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: “Yes, give sadaqah on her behalf.”
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