The Prayer for One Who Is Known for Riba and Sins

Question : Honorable Shaykh, a man is known, and his affair is famous for riba (usury or interest) and riba transactions. Is the funeral prayer performed for him when he dies?

Answer : Yes, if the man dies while persisting in sins that do not take him out of faith, it is obligatory to pray over him, and the prayer over him is a collective obligation. If he is known for open sinfulness, bad character, or riba, or deception, or other sins that do not take him out of faith, then it is obligatory for the Muslims to pray over him and to supplicate for his forgiveness while praying over him. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) Also, supplication for him is done at times other than the funeral prayer, because he is a Muslim. This is the position of the people of the Sunnah and the community: that a person does not exit faith due to sins that do not lead to disbelief.