The Difference Between One Who Bequeaths Wailing and One Who Does Not

Question:
Shaykh Salih, some of our listening brothers are discussing this. One says: What is the sin of the deceased when he is punished by the wailing of his family over him? What is your guidance to the people regarding this matter? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Allah knows best. This is how the hadith was reported, and we affirm what was reported in the hadith, though the reason for it has not become clear to us, and Allah knows best. Yes, may Allah reward you with good. Is there a difference between the person who bequeaths that no wailing be done over him and the person who intends this matter, meaning he bequeaths that wailing be done over him? Yes. It is possible to divide them so that you do not equate them. The one who bequeaths that wailing be done over him is known, because he was pleased with the sin and ordered it. The one who bequeaths that no wailing be done over him is safe, because he disavowed this act. As for the one who remained silent, that is a matter of consideration. Yes.