The Ruling on Mentioning the Good Qualities of the Deceased After His Death
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: Is it permissible to mention the good qualities of the deceased after his death?
Answer:
Yes, it is good for the Muslims to be pleased with the deceased regarding the good qualities of his deeds. This is good so that the Muslims may supplicate for him and seek forgiveness for him. Yes, what is forbidden is mentioning his bad qualities. As for mentioning his good qualities so that forgiveness is sought for him and mercy is invoked upon him, that is a good thing. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: Is it permissible to mention the good qualities of the deceased after his death?
Answer:
Yes, it is good for the Muslims to be pleased with the deceased regarding the good qualities of his deeds. This is good so that the Muslims may supplicate for him and seek forgiveness for him. Yes, what is forbidden is mentioning his bad qualities. As for mentioning his good qualities so that forgiveness is sought for him and mercy is invoked upon him, that is a good thing. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب الرهب من مساوئ الأخلاق — islamhouse.com (1:03:11)
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