The Meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Saying: “Or a righteous child who prays for him”
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. This is Abu 'Umar from Dammam. He says: It came in the hadithSahih Muslim 1631 What is the meaning of the supplication in that?
The Shaykh:
The supplication is to be taken at its apparent meaning: he prays for him for forgiveness, he prays for him for mercy while he is dead, he prays for his parents for mercy, forgiveness, and deliverance from the Fire, and he prays for them to enter Paradise. Yes.
The questioner:
Is giving charity on their behalf considered part of the supplication?
The Shaykh:
Supplication and charity are different. Supplication is one type, and charity is another type. Supplication is through words, and charity is through wealth. One also gives charity on their behalf. This is mentioned in the evidence: giving charity on behalf of the deceased. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This is Abu 'Umar from Dammam. He says: It came in the hadith
or a pious child, who prays for him
أو ولد صالح يدعو لهThe Shaykh:
The supplication is to be taken at its apparent meaning: he prays for him for forgiveness, he prays for him for mercy while he is dead, he prays for his parents for mercy, forgiveness, and deliverance from the Fire, and he prays for them to enter Paradise. Yes.
The questioner:
Is giving charity on their behalf considered part of the supplication?
The Shaykh:
Supplication and charity are different. Supplication is one type, and charity is another type. Supplication is through words, and charity is through wealth. One also gives charity on their behalf. This is mentioned in the evidence: giving charity on behalf of the deceased. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1935 - المقصود بقول النبي ﷺ: (أو ولد صالح يدعو له) - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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