What is the authenticity if this narration:
Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said:
“There are seven such actions that a servant carries out, the reward of which will continue to be written for him in his grave after his demise;
1) the one who had imparted some knowledge, or
2) dug a canal
3) dug a well
4) planted a tree
5) built a masjid
6) left a Quran in inheritance
7) left behind a child who seeks forgiveness on his behalf after his demise.”
Answer:
This Hadith is suitable to quote and is declared as sound (hasan) because of its many supports.
Refer Targhib, vol.1 pg.96, vol.2 pg.72, Al-Mudawi, Hadith: 1967 and As-Sirajul Munir, vol.2 pg.337.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar