52:21.9

Muhammad Asad Commentary & Translation

Implying that the righteousness of their children increases the merit of the parents.

Translation

(52:21)  And as for those who have attained to faith and whose offspring will have followed them in faith, We shall unite them with their offspring; and We shall not let aught of their deeds go to waste: [9] [but] every human being will be held in pledge for whatever he has earned.