How long is the prayer for the absent person delayed?

Question : The prayer for the absent person is delayed for a month, because it is not known that he is alive for longer than that; he is like the one in the grave.

Answer : We have spoken about this before and clarified that it is not time-limited. Then, regarding the statement that it is not known that he is alive for more than a month, it is said: If it is not known, what is the default? What is the default? The default is that he is alive. Yes, indeed.