Is ritual purity a condition for sending blessings upon the Prophet or for the funeral prayer?

Question:
The questioner asks: Is ritual purity required for sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and likewise for the funeral prayer?

Answer:
Ritual purity is a condition for the funeral prayer because it is a prayer, and ritual purity is a condition for prayer. As for sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), ritual purity is not required, just as it is not required for other forms of dhikr (remembrance of Allah). Dhikr does not require ritual purity, and likewise sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It is permissible for you to glorify, say Allahu Akbar, and praise Allah while you are not in a state of ritual purity; this is permissible. It is also permissible for you to send blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) while you are not in a state of ritual purity. Yes.