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Is it prescribed to remind and preach in the cemetery when burying the deceased?

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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: When the funeral procession arrives at the cemetery, we notice that some people stand up to remind the people of this death, saying, "Look at this dead person and take a lesson." Is this reminder prescribed, or is it an innovation?

Answer:
This is an innovation; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not do it except once for a reason. That was when he found that the grave was not yet finished, so he and his Companions sat waiting for the grave to be prepared. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) reminded them at that time so that the time would not be wasted without benefit. So if someone comes and the grave is not finished, there is no harm in occupying the time with preaching and reminding. But if you come and the grave is prepared and finished, there is no preaching. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not do this. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [655 -858] هل يشرع التذكير والوعظ في المقبرة عند دفن الميت؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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