Not Requiring the Mention of Names in Supplication
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Question:
The questioner in this question says: O Shaykh, I have deceased grandparents, and when I want to make du'a' for them, is it necessary to mention their names?
Answer:
It is not necessary. Say, “O Allah, forgive me, my parents, my grandparents, and my ancestors.” There is no harm in this; there is no need for the names. Say, “O Allah, forgive me, my parents, and my grandparents.” Say, “O Allah, forgive me and all my descendants.” Say, “O Allah, forgive me and all my brothers.” There is no need to specify the names. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you.
The questioner in this question says: O Shaykh, I have deceased grandparents, and when I want to make du'a' for them, is it necessary to mention their names?
Answer:
It is not necessary. Say, “O Allah, forgive me, my parents, my grandparents, and my ancestors.” There is no harm in this; there is no need for the names. Say, “O Allah, forgive me, my parents, and my grandparents.” Say, “O Allah, forgive me and all my descendants.” Say, “O Allah, forgive me and all my brothers.” There is no need to specify the names. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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