What is the ruling on expiation after burial by reciting Surat al-Ikhlas eleven times?
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Question:
A questioner says: In our country, after the burial, the imam says "fada'" (expiation), meaning reciting Surat al-Ikhlas eleven times as expiation for the deceased.
Answer:
This is a bid'ah (religious innovation). This is a bid'ah that must be abandoned and warned against. What is established after burial is that they stand at the grave and seek forgiveness for the deceased. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at the grave and said to his companions: "Seek forgiveness for your brother, for he is currently being questioned." This is the sunnah (recommended practice) that is authentic from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
A questioner says: In our country, after the burial, the imam says "fada'" (expiation), meaning reciting Surat al-Ikhlas eleven times as expiation for the deceased.
Answer:
This is a bid'ah (religious innovation). This is a bid'ah that must be abandoned and warned against. What is established after burial is that they stand at the grave and seek forgiveness for the deceased. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stood at the grave and said to his companions: "Seek forgiveness for your brother, for he is currently being questioned." This is the sunnah (recommended practice) that is authentic from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الفداء بعد الدفن بقراءة سورة الإخلاص إحدى عشرة مرة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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