If one or both of your parents have passed away

In the authentic hadith, a man came to the Prophet (may peace be upon him) and asked him whether he can do any good for his parents after they passed away.  The Prophet (may peace be upon him) told him to do the following:

·        Supplication and istighfar for them,

·        Executing their will,

·        Connecting with relatives that are likely to be cut with the parents’ death, and

·      Honoring their friends

In another hadith, the Prophet (may peace be upon him) also taught us that among the good deeds that benefit one who has passed away is a ‘righteous son that supplicates for him/her.’