Is it permissible to pray over a funeral in the cemetery?

The Shaykh : A brief question, if Allah wills.

The questioner : If Allah wills, a man passed away and the funeral prayer was performed over him.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : So when they went to bury him... those who had not prayed over him prayed over him in the cemetery.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Is this permissible?

The Shaykh : What do you mean by saying they prayed over him in the cemetery after they had buried him, or is he still in the coffin?

The questioner : After he was buried.

The Shaykh : So he is in his grave.

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : This is in accordance with the Sunnah.

The questioner : Even if the funeral prayer had already been performed over him.

The Shaykh : Yes, yes, those who had not prayed over him before, this is in accordance with the Sunnah.

The questioner : If he has not been buried and is still in the coffin before being placed in the grave.

The Shaykh : It is permissible, and even more so.

The questioner : May Allah bless you, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : And may He reward you.

The questioner : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.