The ruling on hiring someone to recite the Qur'an on behalf of the deceased
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The questioner:
When a Muslim dies in our country, his family pays a sum of money to one or more people to complete a recitation of the Qur'an for the deceased. What is your opinion on this?
The Shaykh:
This has no basis.
The presenter:
Thank you.
The Shaykh:
A questioner asks about reciting the Qur'an for a deceased person. This has no basis. If it is done for a fee, there is no reward for it. Therefore, this is not recommended, nor is it prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw the Companions, and they did not do it. Then I bear witness that the people are the most eager for every good, and the first to every obedience. So it is not permissible to hire someone to recite for the deceased after his death, or a group to recite during the days of condolence. This is a bid'ah (religious innovation). I do not believe it is valid.
When a Muslim dies in our country, his family pays a sum of money to one or more people to complete a recitation of the Qur'an for the deceased. What is your opinion on this?
The Shaykh:
This has no basis.
The presenter:
Thank you.
The Shaykh:
A questioner asks about reciting the Qur'an for a deceased person. This has no basis. If it is done for a fee, there is no reward for it. Therefore, this is not recommended, nor is it prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw the Companions, and they did not do it. Then I bear witness that the people are the most eager for every good, and the first to every obedience. So it is not permissible to hire someone to recite for the deceased after his death, or a group to recite during the days of condolence. This is a bid'ah (religious innovation). I do not believe it is valid.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، حكم استئجار من يقرأ القرآن عن الميت - بن باز - مشروع كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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