When someone dies I heard that you have to have a 40 days reading.

Question:

Assalaamu Alaikum

When someone dies I heard that you have to have a 40 days reading i would like to know if this is permissible?


Answer:

Wa Alaikum as Salaam,

It is not permissible to do the 40 days reading.

And Allah knows best,
Mufti Waseem Khan

13/2/2013