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3681. It was narrated from Abū Hurairah that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jāriyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who prays for him." (Sahīh)
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1. 'Ongoing charity' means such charity which continues to benefit people even after the death of the charity-giver.
2. 'Knowledge': For instance, the books which were written or trained pupils or audio-cassettes, etc.
3. 'Righteous son' whom the deceased had trained and educated, and had accustomed them to doing good deeds. (Further details could be seen in the previous report).