Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi's response to If the son cannot fast the Qadha fasts of his deceased father, is there any other option other than paying someone to do so?

If the son cannot fast the Qadha fasts of his deceased father, is there any other option other than paying someone to do so?

Qadha Father Sawm (Fasting)

If the son cannot fast the Qadha fasts of his deceased father, is there any other option other than paying someone to do so?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

If the eldest son is unable for health reasons to keep the Qadha fast of his deceased father, any of his brothers or sisters can do that. If he has no brothers or sisters and has no money to pay for someone to do that, he should recite Estighfaar.

Wassalam.