Facing the Qiblah or the Grave When Making Du'a for the Deceased
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Question:
We take Ibrahim from Jazan, please, Ibrahim. Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings. And upon you be peace, and Allah's mercy and blessings. What is the ruling on facing the Qiblah in the cemetery when making du'a for the deceased? Is facing the grave better, or facing the Qiblah?
Answer:
My brother, he places the grave between himself and the Qiblah, raises his hands, and makes du'a for the deceased, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
We take Ibrahim from Jazan, please, Ibrahim. Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings. And upon you be peace, and Allah's mercy and blessings. What is the ruling on facing the Qiblah in the cemetery when making du'a for the deceased? Is facing the grave better, or facing the Qiblah?
Answer:
My brother, he places the grave between himself and the Qiblah, raises his hands, and makes du'a for the deceased, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 03-01-1435هـ - الفوزان — youtube.com (39:41)
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