What is the ruling on uncovering the face of the deceased after he is placed in the grave? And what is the ruling on making du'a' for him?

The questioner : Regarding the deceased who has died and been placed in the grave, we have seen some people uncover his face, while others cover his face. Some people raise their hands over the graves and make du'a' for him, while others...?

The Shaykh : As for uncovering the face of the deceased when he is placed in the grave, it is reported from some of the Salaf. So whoever does so, there is nothing wrong with it. However, he should uncover only the part of the face that faces the ground, not the entire face; that is, he places his cheek on the ground. Some of the Salaf did not uncover it, so the matter is broad in this regard.
As for making du'a' for him after burial, it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in what Abu Dawud narrated: So whoever raises his hands when seeking forgiveness for him, there is no blame on him. And whoever does not raise his hands and says: "O Allah, forgive him, O Allah, forgive him, O Allah, forgive him, O Allah, grant him steadfastness, O Allah, grant him steadfastness, O Allah, grant him steadfastness," and then turns away, that is because the Messenger said: only. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he made du'a', would supplicate to Allah three times. So he seeks forgiveness for the deceased three times and asks Allah for steadfastness for him three times, then he turns away. Yes.