Is gathering and holding study circles and lectures in the mosque of a deceased shaykh to mention his virtues considered wailing?
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The questioner:
Is holding study circles to introduce the deceased shaykh and mention his virtues, and gathering and holding a lecture in his mosque, considered wailing?
The Shaykh:
This is considered something that is not permissible. This action is not permissible. One should make du'a for him. One should make du'a for him. As for holding a celebration in his mosque and praising him, this is not permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Who is considered to have exaggerated in his regard. Yes.
Is holding study circles to introduce the deceased shaykh and mention his virtues, and gathering and holding a lecture in his mosque, considered wailing?
The Shaykh:
This is considered something that is not permissible. This action is not permissible. One should make du'a for him. One should make du'a for him. As for holding a celebration in his mosque and praising him, this is not permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Who is considered to have exaggerated in his regard. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الاجتماع وإقامة الحلقات والمحاضرات في مسجد الشيخ المتوفّى لذكر فضائله يعد من النياحة؟ — youtube.com
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