The Meaning of the Ruling of the Ruler Resolving Disagreement and Praying over the Absent
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the meaning of the scholars' statement that the ruling of the ruler, or the order of the ruler, resolves the disagreement in an issue? Is this applied absolutely? For example, praying over an absent deceased, where the ruler ordered it, but the imam of the mosque held that it is not prescribed. Is it said here, based on the principle, that he is obligated to pray? Or what do you advise? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, if the ruler orders the prayer over a deceased who deserves this due to his virtue and status, then it is obligatory to pray over him. And if the imam does not hold this view, another person should lead the congregation in praying over him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
He says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the meaning of the scholars' statement that the ruling of the ruler, or the order of the ruler, resolves the disagreement in an issue? Is this applied absolutely? For example, praying over an absent deceased, where the ruler ordered it, but the imam of the mosque held that it is not prescribed. Is it said here, based on the principle, that he is obligated to pray? Or what do you advise? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, if the ruler orders the prayer over a deceased who deserves this due to his virtue and status, then it is obligatory to pray over him. And if the imam does not hold this view, another person should lead the congregation in praying over him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
شرح نونية ابن القيم [59] — alfawzan.live (1:14:19)
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