The ruling on a guardian fasting on behalf of a deceased person
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Question:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: meaning approximately, so it is better for them to fast on his behalf, and if they give charity on his behalf, that is all good, but it is better that they fast on his behalf.
Answer:
In case of dire necessity, there is no harm; al-Bukhari [reported it] in case of dire necessity, and if Allah makes him self-sufficient, that is even better. Yes.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
(peace and blessings be upon him): Whoever dies with fasting remaining upon him, his guardian fasts on his behalf.
صلى الله عليه وسلم من مات وعليه صيام صام عنه وليهAnswer:
In case of dire necessity, there is no harm; al-Bukhari [reported it] in case of dire necessity, and if Allah makes him self-sufficient, that is even better. Yes.
Source
لقاءات لابن باز - لقاء مفتوح لابن باز ٣-٩-١٤١٧ هـ — archive.org (27:34)
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