The Ruling on Instructing the Deceased After Death
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Question:
He says: When my father (may Allah have mercy on him) passed away, and during the washing and before the burial, we whispered the three answers to the questions in his ear to remind him before burial, hoping it would benefit him when he is questioned. Is this action prescribed?
Answer:
No, this is not prescribed, and instructing the deceased after death does not benefit him. Yes.
He says: When my father (may Allah have mercy on him) passed away, and during the washing and before the burial, we whispered the three answers to the questions in his ear to remind him before burial, hoping it would benefit him when he is questioned. Is this action prescribed?
Answer:
No, this is not prescribed, and instructing the deceased after death does not benefit him. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7510 — youtube.com (6:45)
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