The ruling on supplicating for the deceased after burial for steadfastness and forgiveness
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Q: It is mentioned in the hadith that there is a command to supplicate for the deceased after his burial. Is this command obligatory, or is it a recommended practice? We have noticed that people have abandoned this recommended practice, or this obligation, after burying the deceased. What is your guidance on this matter?
A: Supplicating for the deceased after burial for steadfastness and forgiveness is a recommended practice, not obligatory. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he finished burying the deceased, would stand over him and say:Sunan Abi Dawud 3221Sahih (Al-Albani) And success is from Allah.
A: Supplicating for the deceased after burial for steadfastness and forgiveness is a recommended practice, not obligatory. This is because the Prophet (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, for he will be questioned now.
استغفروا لأخيكم واسألوا له التثبيت فإنه الآن يسأل
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