What is prescribed to be said when a person dies?
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Question:
Your Eminence! This questioner says: Some people, when it is said that so-and-so has died, say to those present: "Forgive him" or "Grant him pardon." Is it better to say something like that? Or should they say: "Pray for his forgiveness"?
Answer:
The Sunnah is to say: "Seek forgiveness for him," "Pray for his forgiveness," and "May Allah have mercy on him." As for whether there is a need for forgiveness, if there is nothing between them and him, there is no need for it. However, if it is known that there are accounts and disputes between them, and he asks them to forgive him and pardon him, may Allah reward him with good. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you.
Your Eminence! This questioner says: Some people, when it is said that so-and-so has died, say to those present: "Forgive him" or "Grant him pardon." Is it better to say something like that? Or should they say: "Pray for his forgiveness"?
Answer:
The Sunnah is to say: "Seek forgiveness for him," "Pray for his forgiveness," and "May Allah have mercy on him." As for whether there is a need for forgiveness, if there is nothing between them and him, there is no need for it. However, if it is known that there are accounts and disputes between them, and he asks them to forgive him and pardon him, may Allah reward him with good. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you and bless you.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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