What is the ruling on reciting al-Fatihah over the deceased?

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The questioner : As for reciting al-Fatihah over the deceased as well, what is its ruling?

The Shaykh : Reciting al-Fatihah over the deceased is a religious innovation (bid'ah), one of the innovations, and it is prohibited. Yes.

The questioner : May Allah reward you.

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