Yes — one full Qur’an recitation can be dedicated to multiple deceased, and knowing the right intention and method makes it a simple, meaningful gift.
Yes. It is permissible to dedicate the reward of a single full Qur’an recitation (or of prayers such as ṣalawāt) to multiple individuals — for example the Fourteen Infallibles, parents, or other deceased relatives.
Point | Explanation |
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Intention (Niyyah) | When you begin the khatm, state clearly that you intend to dedicate the reward to the named deceased souls. |
Reward (Thawab) | The reward of reciting the Qur’an is great; offering it to the dead can bring peace to their souls and raise their spiritual rank. |
How to offer the reward | After completing each khatm, mention the names of the deceased and mentally or verbally dedicate the reward to them. |
Multiple khatms | There is no set limit on how many khatms can be performed — you may hold as many as you wish and dedicate their rewards to the deceased. |
Benefit | What the article states |
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Peace for the soul | Reciting the Qur’an brings calm to the spirit of the deceased and may reduce their suffering. |
Increased spiritual rank | The transferred reward is believed to elevate the deceased’s status in the hereafter. |
Intercession (Shafa‘ah) | Those for whom the Qur’an is recited may intercede on behalf of the reciter. |
Recommendation | Guidance from the article |
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Recite with reflection | Try to recite the Qur’an with contemplation and attention to the meaning of the verses. |
Make supplications | After completing the khatm, offer prayers and good supplications for the deceased. |
Patience and solace | Reciting for the dead not only brings reward, but may comfort the bereaved. |
In conclusion, performing a khatm for multiple deceased is a praiseworthy and reward-bearing act that brings mercy and blessing both to the reciter and to those for whom the khatm is offered.
Is performing a Qur’an khatm for multiple deceased possible?
Tip | |
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State your intention clearly | Begin the khatm by explicitly intending to gift the reward to the named deceased. |
Recite with contemplation | Read with attention to the meanings of the verses (tadabbur). |
Dedicate the reward by name | After finishing each khatm, mention the deceased and dedicate the thawab. |
Be patient and pray | Use the practice to comfort survivors and include prayers for the dead. |
