The ruling on praying over a funeral before the mosque imam has prayed over it

Question:
This questioner says he has used the initials M.S.A. for his name. He says: Regarding the prayer over funerals, some people come before the funeral, before the mosque imam has prayed over it, and they pray over it, then they leave. Sometimes they come in groups, pray over it, and then leave before the funeral prayer is established.

Answer:
The Permanent Committee has issued a fatwa prohibiting this. The mosque is where the imam prays over funerals and other matters. No one should encroach upon the imam’s right and pray before him. The one who seeks reward should pray over the funeral with the Muslims, go with it to the cemetery, and attend the burial.
So that he may have two shares of reward, each share being like a great mountain, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: to a mosque, and he snatches the prayer for the funeral before the imam of the mosque. All of this is an affectation for which Allah has not sent down any authority. Yes.