Is there any basis in Islam for reciting Fateha and Niyaz over food and praying for the forgiveness of the deceased?

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Is there any basis in Islam for reciting Fateha and Niyaz over food and praying for the forgiveness of the deceased?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Yes. Reciting Quranic chapters abd verses are highly recommended. Sura Al-Fatiha is the greatest Sura in Quran.

Feeding is highly recommended as well. 
Reciting Fatiha on Niyaz is joining two noble acts as well as making the food blessed by reciting Quranic verses on it.

Wassalam.