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What is the ruling on the funeral prayer for women?

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Question:
I forbade women from visiting graves and from accompanying the funeral procession. Are they also forbidden from praying over the deceased?

Answer:
No, no, they are not forbidden from praying over the deceased. She may pray over him alone, or with other women, or behind the men. This is a good thing. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم صلاة الجنازة بالنسبة للنساء؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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