Is it permissible for the imam of the mosque to bring forward one of the deceased's relatives to lead the funeral prayer?
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The questioner : Is it permissible for the imam to bring forward one of the deceased's relatives?
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is it permissible for the imam of the mosque to bring forward one of the deceased's relatives to lead the funeral prayer?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is nothing wrong with it, there is nothing wrong with it, especially if the relative is well known for his piety, worship, and knowledge; in that case, it may be good to bring him forward. Yes.
The Shaykh : What?
The questioner : Is it permissible for the imam of the mosque to bring forward one of the deceased's relatives to lead the funeral prayer?
The Shaykh : Yes, there is nothing wrong with it, there is nothing wrong with it, especially if the relative is well known for his piety, worship, and knowledge; in that case, it may be good to bring him forward. Yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1857 - هل لإمام المسجد أن يقدم أحد أقرباء الميت في الصلاة عليه؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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