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What is the ruling on addressing the deceased directly?

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Question:
In the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
And indeed, we are grieved by you, O Ibrahimوإنا بك يا إبراهيم لمحزونون
Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 5:1311
Is there a direct address to the deceased in this?

Answer:
It is an address, but it is not an address to a living person; rather, it is an address to a deceased person, and there is no harm in this manner. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم مخاطبة الميت مباشرة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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