Reminding after the burial of the deceased
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Question:
What is your opinion, Shaykh, on reminding people after the burial of the deceased?
Answer:
It is not reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did this on a regular basis. He did it only once for a reason: he found that the preparation of the grave was not finished, so he sat down, and his Companions sat around him waiting for the grave to be repaired. During this time, he (peace and blessings be upon him) gave them a sermon. As for when the grave is ready, it is not reported that he used to advise his Companions or preach to them. What is reported is that after the burial is completed, they stand at his grave, seek forgiveness for him, and ask Allah to grant him steadfastness. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him)Sunan Abi Dawud 3221Sahih (Al-Albani) was after they had finished burying him. This is what is reported. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
What is your opinion, Shaykh, on reminding people after the burial of the deceased?
Answer:
It is not reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did this on a regular basis. He did it only once for a reason: he found that the preparation of the grave was not finished, so he sat down, and his Companions sat around him waiting for the grave to be repaired. During this time, he (peace and blessings be upon him) gave them a sermon. As for when the grave is ready, it is not reported that he used to advise his Companions or preach to them. What is reported is that after the burial is completed, they stand at his grave, seek forgiveness for him, and ask Allah to grant him steadfastness. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him)
Seek forgiveness for your brother, and beg steadfastness for him, for he will be questioned now.
اسْتَغْفِرُوا لأَخِيكُمْ وَسَلُوا لَهُ التَّثْبِيتَ فَإِنَّهُ الآنَ يُسْأَلُThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/277 — archive.org (6:15)
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