What is the ruling on reciting al-Fatihah for the souls of the deceased?
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Question:
He says: When I pass by the graveyards and greet the deceased, I conclude with al-Fatihah for the souls of the deceased. Is that permissible?
Answer:
As for greeting the deceased, it is a sunnah (recommended practice). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he passed by the graveyards, would greet them and make du'a' (supplication) for them. This is a sunnah. As for concluding with al-Fatihah, this is a bid'ah (religious innovation) with no evidence for it. Al-Fatihah is not recited except for recitation or in the prayer. As for it being recited for blessing, this is a bid'ah with no evidence for it. Yes.
He says: When I pass by the graveyards and greet the deceased, I conclude with al-Fatihah for the souls of the deceased. Is that permissible?
Answer:
As for greeting the deceased, it is a sunnah (recommended practice). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he passed by the graveyards, would greet them and make du'a' (supplication) for them. This is a sunnah. As for concluding with al-Fatihah, this is a bid'ah (religious innovation) with no evidence for it. Al-Fatihah is not recited except for recitation or in the prayer. As for it being recited for blessing, this is a bid'ah with no evidence for it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم قراءة الفاتحة على روح الأموات؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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