How to Greet the Deceased and Make Supplication at the Grave
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Question:
A question is asked, and he says: Honorable Shaykh, how do we greet the deceased who is in his grave? Some people stand at the grave and make du'a for the deceased, while others sit at the grave, raise their hands, and make du'a. What is the correct and prescribed manner in this situation? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Just as you greet the living, you greet the deceased. You face him, face his direction, and say, "Peace be upon you, so-and-so, the son of so-and-so, and the mercy and blessings of Allah." Then, if you wish to make du'a for him, you position the grave between you and the qiblah and ask Allah for his forgiveness, mercy, and pleasure. This is the sunnah (recommended practice). And if you raise your hands, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
A question is asked, and he says: Honorable Shaykh, how do we greet the deceased who is in his grave? Some people stand at the grave and make du'a for the deceased, while others sit at the grave, raise their hands, and make du'a. What is the correct and prescribed manner in this situation? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
Just as you greet the living, you greet the deceased. You face him, face his direction, and say, "Peace be upon you, so-and-so, the son of so-and-so, and the mercy and blessings of Allah." Then, if you wish to make du'a for him, you position the grave between you and the qiblah and ask Allah for his forgiveness, mercy, and pleasure. This is the sunnah (recommended practice). And if you raise your hands, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
Source
75-لقاءات مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 03----13-4-1432 — archive.org (51:56)
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