My grandmother passed away, and she was wearing amulets containing many elements of shirk (associating partners with Allah) out of ignorance. Should I supplicate to Allah for her?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My grandmother, who is my father’s mother, had many amulets tied to her hands and around her neck, containing many elements of shirk (associating partners with Allah). However, she was ignorant and illiterate; she could neither read nor write. If I supplicate to Allah for her, is my action permissible? I also want to mention that I previously performed 'Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage) on her behalf last Ramadan. Are these actions permissible?
Answer:
She is deceased. If she were alive, you would have to call her to Allah and destroy these amulets she had. But since she is dead and was using these things, do not supplicate for her; refrain from doing so. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. My grandmother, who is my father’s mother, had many amulets tied to her hands and around her neck, containing many elements of shirk (associating partners with Allah). However, she was ignorant and illiterate; she could neither read nor write. If I supplicate to Allah for her, is my action permissible? I also want to mention that I previously performed 'Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage) on her behalf last Ramadan. Are these actions permissible?
Answer:
She is deceased. If she were alive, you would have to call her to Allah and destroy these amulets she had. But since she is dead and was using these things, do not supplicate for her; refrain from doing so. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1060 /1350] ماتت جدتي وكانت تضع التمائم وفيها كثير من الشركيات عن جهل، فهل أدعو الله لها؟ — youtube.com
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