The ruling on weeping for those who died long ago and mentioning their virtues
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. He says: What is the ruling on weeping for the dead who passed away a long time ago, and mentioning some of their virtues? Also, is it permissible to invoke weeping and sadness for them? Does this count as a religious innovation (bid'ah)?
Answer:
Yes, renewing the grief, and this is not permissible. But making du'a' (supplication) for them, seeking forgiveness for them, and giving charity on their behalf, that is what is required. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. He says: What is the ruling on weeping for the dead who passed away a long time ago, and mentioning some of their virtues? Also, is it permissible to invoke weeping and sadness for them? Does this count as a religious innovation (bid'ah)?
Answer:
Yes, renewing the grief, and this is not permissible. But making du'a' (supplication) for them, seeking forgiveness for them, and giving charity on their behalf, that is what is required. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3335] حكم البكاء على الذين ماتوا قبل فترات طويلة وذكر محاسنهم - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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