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634 Every Thursday evening my father does Hatham over some food. Then also on the 11 of every Islamic month the same is practiced. Is this permissible?

Also if it is permissible then what is the correct method to do Hatham?
Is Hatham on Thursdays allowed?

Hatham (Eesale Sawab) over food is totally acceptable in Islam and can be done at anytime. Some people do it on Thursdays because a Hadith specifies that the souls visit the house of their relative on Thursdays to see what is being done for them. This is the main reason why this is done (i.e. to pray for the ease of our deceased).

How should the Hatham be read?

Any verses of the Quran can be recited and the reward passed onto whomever you wish. The most common method is to begin with Darood Sharif, followed by Surah Kafiroon once, Surah Iklhas thrice, Surah Falaq once, Surah Nas once, Surah Fatihah once and Surah Baqarah up to "Muf-li-hoon" and the Dua is made at the end.

If you do not know these Surah’s then recite what ever you do know and forward the Eshale Sawaab and make dua for forgiveness of the deceased.

Is Hatham on the 11th of each Islamic Month allowed?

Performing Hatham Shareef on the 11th of the each month is normally referred to as Giyarvi Shareef. If the intension is to gain Sawab and remembrance of the great Saint Hazrat Ghause E Azam (R.A), then it is a good and rewarding practice to do and should be encouraged.

For further clarification please refer to the Hatham / Dua Section on our website, where there are similar types of questions regarding this topics which will Inshallah enlighten you further.
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