What is the ruling on making du'a' for the deceased at the time of burial
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The student : Regarding the seeking of knowledge, we say that at the grave, some people say it is not permissible to make du'a' with a loud voice and for people to say "Ameen," while others say yes... ?
The Shaykh : Making du'a' at the grave, the grave of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The student : No, if a person has died.
The Shaykh : At the time of burial?
The student : At the time of burial.
The Shaykh : The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), when he finished burying the deceased, would stand over him and say:Sunan Abi Dawud 3221Sahih (Al-Albani) He did not make du'a' with his companions (peace and blessings be upon him) or raise his voice for them to say "Ameen." The best guidance is the guidance of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). You stand over the grave and say: "O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, grant him steadfastness. O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, grant him steadfastness. O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, grant him steadfastness." Then you turn away.
The student : Meaning, one should not make du'a'... .
The Shaykh : No, no, absolutely not. Do you have any questions? Okay, please go ahead? And let us set a time, Shaykh Abu Bakr.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : With the adhan, okay, Shaykh Abu Bakr, do you allow us to perform a nafilah prayer? Hmm. No, no, no.
The questioner : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon the noblest of the prophets and messengers. And after that.
The Shaykh : There is no loudspeaker.
The questioner : Many questions have come, especially regarding 'aqidah.
The Shaykh : Making du'a' at the grave, the grave of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The student : No, if a person has died.
The Shaykh : At the time of burial?
The student : At the time of burial.
The Shaykh : The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), when he finished burying the deceased, would stand over him and say:
Seek forgiveness for your brother, and beg steadfastness for him
استغفروا لأخيكم وسلوا له التثبيتThe student : Meaning, one should not make du'a'... .
The Shaykh : No, no, absolutely not. Do you have any questions? Okay, please go ahead? And let us set a time, Shaykh Abu Bakr.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : With the adhan, okay, Shaykh Abu Bakr, do you allow us to perform a nafilah prayer? Hmm. No, no, no.
The questioner : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon the noblest of the prophets and messengers. And after that.
The Shaykh : There is no loudspeaker.
The questioner : Many questions have come, especially regarding 'aqidah.