A man wronged another, then died. Is it permissible to seek forgiveness at his grave?
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Question:
Or if he were a righteous and virtuous person. This questioner says: A man wronged another man, and that man died. Is it permissible for him to seek forgiveness from the dead man whom he wronged?
Answer:
How can he seek it from him after death? But he should make du'a for him. If he wronged a man and the man he wronged died, he should make du'a for him, seek forgiveness for him, and give charity on his behalf. Yes.
Or if he were a righteous and virtuous person. This questioner says: A man wronged another man, and that man died. Is it permissible for him to seek forgiveness from the dead man whom he wronged?
Answer:
How can he seek it from him after death? But he should make du'a for him. If he wronged a man and the man he wronged died, he should make du'a for him, seek forgiveness for him, and give charity on his behalf. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [357 -954] رجل أخطأ في حق آخر ثم مات، فهل يجوز طلب المغفرة عند قبره؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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