40 day khatams for marhooms

Q: Are we allowed to have 40 day khatams for marhooms?

A: There is no basis for this. Each person should do esaale thawaab in his own time and place.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)