What is the ruling on weeping for the deceased when one remembers him?
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The questioner:
If a person remembers the death of one of his parents and weeps for him, is this considered among what is prohibited and does it fall under wailing?
The Shaykh:
No, this indicates mercy, this indicates mercy, yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
One is punished for the tears of the eye, not for the sorrow of the heart. Yes.
If a person remembers the death of one of his parents and weeps for him, is this considered among what is prohibited and does it fall under wailing?
The Shaykh:
No, this indicates mercy, this indicates mercy, yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
One is punished for the tears of the eye, not for the sorrow of the heart. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم البكاء على الميت عند تذكّره؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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