Standing at the grave of the deceased and making du'a for him
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Question:
And what is the ruling on standing at the head of the deceased, raising the hands, and making du'a for him?
Answer:
As for standing at his grave facing the qiblah immediately after his burial, seeking forgiveness for him, and asking for steadfastness for him, this is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded.Sunan Abi Dawud 3221Sahih (Al-Albani) This is a sunnah (recommended practice) that they stand at his grave after burial, seek forgiveness for him, and ask for steadfastness for him. And Allah said to His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding the hypocrites: "So do not [At-Tawbah 9:84]" This indicates that it was the habit of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to stand at the grave of a believer and make du'a for him after burial. Yes.
And what is the ruling on standing at the head of the deceased, raising the hands, and making du'a for him?
Answer:
As for standing at his grave facing the qiblah immediately after his burial, seeking forgiveness for him, and asking for steadfastness for him, this is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded.
and say: Seek forgiveness for your brother, and beg steadfastness for him, for he will be questioned now.
فَقَالَ اسْتَغْفِرُوا لأَخِيكُمْ وَسَلُوا لَهُ التَّثْبِيتَ فَإِنَّهُ الآنَ يُسْأَلُpray [the funeral prayer, O Muhammad], over any of them who has died - ever - or stand at his grave
تُصَلِّ عَلَىٰ أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُم مَّاتَ أَبَدًا وَلَا تَقُمْ عَلَىٰ قَبْرِهِ
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المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين [5] — alfawzan.live (1:16:20)
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