The Ruling on Reciting al-Fatihah for the Souls of the Dead
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Question:
This questioner says: I am asking about reciting al-Fatihah, for example, for the souls of the dead. Is this permissible?
Answer:
It has no basis; it has no basis. Neither al-Fatihah nor anything else is recited for the dead, neither al-Fatihah nor anything else. Reciting for the dead has no basis. However, one should supplicate for them for forgiveness and mercy, and give charity on their behalf. This is what is prescribed. One may perform Hajj on behalf of the deceased and perform 'Umrah on their behalf. As for reciting the Qur'an for them, this has no basis. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
This questioner says: I am asking about reciting al-Fatihah, for example, for the souls of the dead. Is this permissible?
Answer:
It has no basis; it has no basis. Neither al-Fatihah nor anything else is recited for the dead, neither al-Fatihah nor anything else. Reciting for the dead has no basis. However, one should supplicate for them for forgiveness and mercy, and give charity on their behalf. This is what is prescribed. One may perform Hajj on behalf of the deceased and perform 'Umrah on their behalf. As for reciting the Qur'an for them, this has no basis. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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