How is the hadith of Umm Atiyyah: (We were forbidden from following funeral processions) to be reconciled?
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Q: The hadith of Umm Atiyyah: Sunan Ibn Majah 1577Sahih (Darussalam) How is it to be reconciled?
A: It is understood from that that the prohibition in her view is not definitive, and the default ruling for a prohibition is that it is forbidden, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih Muslim 1337b It is agreed upon that it is authentic, and this indicates that it is forbidden for women to follow funeral processions to the cemetery.
As for praying over the deceased, it is prescribed for them just as it is for men, and success is from Allah.
We were prevented from following the funeral, but that was not made binding on us.
نُهينا عن اتباع الجنائز ولم يعزم عليناA: It is understood from that that the prohibition in her view is not definitive, and the default ruling for a prohibition is that it is forbidden, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Avoid that which I forbid you to do and do that which I command you to do to the best of your capacity
ما نهيتكم عنه فاجتنبوه وما أمرتكم به فأتوا منه ما استطعتمAs for praying over the deceased, it is prescribed for them just as it is for men, and success is from Allah.
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