This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hisham b. 'Urwa with the same chain of transmitters.
Sahih Muslim Book 25, Hadith 19
← Previous Hadith Allah's Messenger, my mother died all of a sudden without making any will. I think if (she could have the opportunity) to speak she would have made a Sadaqa. Would there be any reward for her if I give charity on her behalf? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes.

Sahih Muslim Book 25, Hadith 18 Next Hadith → When a man dies, his acts come to an end, but three, recurring charity, or knowledge (by which people) benefit, or a pious son, who prays for him (for the deceased).

Sahih Muslim Book 25, Hadith 20