Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When the son of Adam dies, all his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge from which benefit is derived, and a righteous child who prays for him.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الوقف / 6312
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 1631، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 8844 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 8831»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Waqf is one form of ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah).