The claim of the musfil or musfalah to know the state of the deceased
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Q 9: In Yemen , when some people want to know the state of a deceased person and his grave, they bring a man or a woman whom they call the "musfil" or the "musfalah." This person enters a dark room, and it is required that he not hear any sound or movement near him. People say that he descends to the grave of the deceased they wish to know about to inform them of that person's state, telling them whether he is in a state of comfort or distress. What is the extent of the validity of these claims? It is known that they say correct things, such as that he has a debt, or that he stole something or wronged someone.
A 9: This is an invalid act, and it is from the work of Satan. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A 9: This is an invalid act, and it is from the work of Satan. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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