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Routine incantation of the Surah Ya Sin (a set of prayers from the Quran) after the death of a loved one is said to contain blessings and benefit for the deceased in the Islamic culture. Ever since Mohamad Sharib’s passing his mother, Zahidah, has been seeking refuge in religious scriptures and prayers. “This helps me find peace,” Zahidah said.