The ruling on performing the prayer for the absent one over a deceased person who has already been prayed for in his own land
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, he says: Is it permissible for a scholar or a student of knowledge to perform the prayer for the absent one over a deceased person who has already been prayed for in his own land, especially when he holds the view that doing so is not prescribed, given that
The Shaykh:
Is it permissible?
The questioner:
he says: Is it permissible for a scholar or a student of knowledge to perform the prayer for the absent one over a deceased person who has already been prayed for in his own land, especially when he holds the view that doing so is not prescribed, given that the Imam, the Imam of the Muslims, has ordered this prayer?
The Shaykh:
If he has ordered it, obedience to the Imam is obligatory. The prayer for the absent one has a basis in the Sunnah; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed the prayer for the absent one for the Negus. The Muslims used to pray for those who had a status in Islam, such as scholars and rulers. Obedience to the one in authority is required if he does not order a sin, and he did not order a sin. He ordered a prayer for the deceased, which is a supplication for the Muslim deceased, so his obedience is obligatory and it is not permissible to disobey him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
This one who says he is not convinced by it should have someone else perform the prayer. He should have someone else perform the prayer. He should not cancel the prayer by saying, "I am not convinced by it" or "I do not see it as valid." He should have someone else do it. He should have someone else perform the prayer. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, he says: Is it permissible for a scholar or a student of knowledge to perform the prayer for the absent one over a deceased person who has already been prayed for in his own land, especially when he holds the view that doing so is not prescribed, given that
The Shaykh:
Is it permissible?
The questioner:
he says: Is it permissible for a scholar or a student of knowledge to perform the prayer for the absent one over a deceased person who has already been prayed for in his own land, especially when he holds the view that doing so is not prescribed, given that the Imam, the Imam of the Muslims, has ordered this prayer?
The Shaykh:
If he has ordered it, obedience to the Imam is obligatory. The prayer for the absent one has a basis in the Sunnah; the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed the prayer for the absent one for the Negus. The Muslims used to pray for those who had a status in Islam, such as scholars and rulers. Obedience to the one in authority is required if he does not order a sin, and he did not order a sin. He ordered a prayer for the deceased, which is a supplication for the Muslim deceased, so his obedience is obligatory and it is not permissible to disobey him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
This one who says he is not convinced by it should have someone else perform the prayer. He should have someone else perform the prayer. He should not cancel the prayer by saying, "I am not convinced by it" or "I do not see it as valid." He should have someone else do it. He should have someone else perform the prayer. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 10 — archive.org (1:15:56)
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