The ruling on women attending a funeral and praying for the deceased in the mosque
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Question:
The sister Umm Abdullah says: Some women insist on attending and witnessing the funeral of a close relative and go to the mosque to pray for him. What is Shaykh Salih’s opinion on this?
Answer:
There is no harm in this; it is permissible. However, it is better for her to stay in her home and make du'a for the deceased. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Do not prevent the women of Allah from the mosques of Allah, and their homes are better for them.” So staying in the home is better for her; she should pray for him for forgiveness and mercy. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The sister Umm Abdullah says: Some women insist on attending and witnessing the funeral of a close relative and go to the mosque to pray for him. What is Shaykh Salih’s opinion on this?
Answer:
There is no harm in this; it is permissible. However, it is better for her to stay in her home and make du'a for the deceased. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Do not prevent the women of Allah from the mosques of Allah, and their homes are better for them.” So staying in the home is better for her; she should pray for him for forgiveness and mercy. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 03-08-1434هـ مع معالي الشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com (31:07)
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