A Shia individual living in Sudan asks whether they are required to fulfill the prayer and fasting obligations of their deceased Sunni father, according to the views of Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Peace and blessings be upon you.
Ayatollah Al-Sistani (may Allah protect him):
If the father was not a Twelver believer, there is no obligation to fulfill his prayers.
As for other debts and religious rights, you can refer to Question 7683.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Fulfilling the Prayer of the Deceased by His Guardian
Ayatollah Al-Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
The eldest son must fulfill the missed prayers for his father, even in this case. Regarding vows, the situations vary; if the vow was for charity and the person passed away before fulfilling it, it should be taken from their estate. Similarly, any vow related to money, like other financial obligations, must be fulfilled if the conditions of the vow are met, including the proper verbal declaration; otherwise, there is no obligation to fulfill it.
Source: Special Inquiry.
May you be successful in all good.