(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." (FR)
Reference (FR): Sunan an-Nasa'i 3651 (FR)
In-book reference (FR): Book 30, Hadith 41 (FR)
English translation (FR): Vol. 4, Book 30, Hadith 3681 (FR)