Reciting Surah Ya-Sin and dedicating its reward for the dead

Q 1: What is the ruling on reciting the Surah of Ya-Sin over the dead, with the intention of dedicating the reward to them? Is that permissible? If it is, what is the evidence?

A: Reciting the Qur'an with the intention of dedicating the reward to the deceased person is Bid`ah (innovation in religion), because there is no evidence to support that act. Furthermore, a Hadith has been reported concerning the recitation of Surah Ya-Sin upon the dying person, but it is a Da`if (weak) Hadith that does not stand as proof. Therefore, it is impermissible to continue doing this Bid`ah. (Part No. 2; Page No. 188) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.