The funeral prayer for a woman who did not marry
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The seventh question of Fatwa number ( 1275 )
Q7: If a devout woman dies and did not marry after the death of her first husband, do the Muslims pray over her?
A7: Yes, if she dies and is known among the Muslims for her Islam, the Muslims pray the funeral prayer over her, and her not being married is not a barrier to praying over her. However, it is not befitting for a woman whose husband has died to refrain from marriage if a suitable suitor comes to her, unless she has a reason other than devotion that prompts her to leave marriage; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded marriage and forbade monasticism, and he said:Sahih Muslim 1401 . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q7: If a devout woman dies and did not marry after the death of her first husband, do the Muslims pray over her?
A7: Yes, if she dies and is known among the Muslims for her Islam, the Muslims pray the funeral prayer over her, and her not being married is not a barrier to praying over her. However, it is not befitting for a woman whose husband has died to refrain from marriage if a suitable suitor comes to her, unless she has a reason other than devotion that prompts her to leave marriage; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded marriage and forbade monasticism, and he said:
And he who turns away from my Sunnah, he has no relation with Me
من رغب عن سنتي فليس مني
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