Traveling for the Purpose of Praying over the Dead
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Question:
This questioner asks: Is it prescribed to travel for the purpose of praying over the dead?
Answer:
No, one does not travel for the purpose of praying over the deceased. However, if the deceased has a standing in Islam, such as scholars and those who have a role in Islam in spreading it and calling to it, pray over them the prayer for the absent one, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed over the Negus when he died; he went out with his companions and prayed over him the prayer for the absent one. Yes.
This questioner asks: Is it prescribed to travel for the purpose of praying over the dead?
Answer:
No, one does not travel for the purpose of praying over the deceased. However, if the deceased has a standing in Islam, such as scholars and those who have a role in Islam in spreading it and calling to it, pray over them the prayer for the absent one, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed over the Negus when he died; he went out with his companions and prayed over him the prayer for the absent one. Yes.
Source
75-لقاءات مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 15-.-12-5-1439 — archive.org (1:02:11)
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