Is it from the Sunnah for the one standing over the funeral to say, “Seek forgiveness for your brother”?
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The questioner : Tell me, do you think it is from the Sunnah for a person at the funeral in the cemetery to say what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said?
The Shaykh : That it should be.
The questioner : A man from among the people attending the funeral says to his companions, "Seek forgiveness for your brother and pray for him." So, do you think it is in accordance with the Sunnah if someone at a funeral says to his companions, "Face the qiblah for your brother and pray for your brother"? Would this be in accordance with the Sunnah?
The Shaykh : All right, pay attention to it, there is no harm, yes.
The Shaykh : That it should be.
The questioner : A man from among the people attending the funeral says to his companions, "Seek forgiveness for your brother and pray for him." So, do you think it is in accordance with the Sunnah if someone at a funeral says to his companions, "Face the qiblah for your brother and pray for your brother"? Would this be in accordance with the Sunnah?
The Shaykh : All right, pay attention to it, there is no harm, yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1957 - هل ترون أنه يكون من السنة لو أن قائلا في جنازة قال لأصحابه استغفروا لأخيكم واسألوا له...؟ — youtube.com
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