(8) باب فَضْلِ الصَّدَقَةِ عَنِ الْمَيِّتِ
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
"When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who prays for him." (AR)
Reference (AR): Sunan an-Nasa'i 3651 (AR)
In-book reference (AR): Book 30, Hadith 41 (AR)
English translation (AR): Vol. 4, Book 30, Hadith 3681 (AR)