26/08/2024
Reciting Quran for the dead , the most authentic opinion.
In Saheeh of Muslim on the authority of Jaabir -radiAllaah anhu – that the Prophet – sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – used to say in his Khutbah on Fridays: Amma ba’d:
Indeed the best speech is the Speech of Allaah, the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad – sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam– and the worst of the affairs are the innovated ones. Every innovation is a Bida’ and everyBida’ is misguidance.’
Every open minded Akeeda person will attest to the fact that gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation and should be treated with the contempt it deserves. see evidence below
Imam Barbahari (d. 941 CE), a renowned Hanbali scholar, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "Sharh al-Sunnah" (Explanation of the Sunnah).
Here are the details:
- Book: Sharh al-Sunnah
- Volume: 2
- Page: 356-358
- Fatwa Number: Not specified (as this book is a commentary, not a collection of fatwas)
Imam Barbahari states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it may lead to excessive mourning, wailing, and other prohibited actions."
Other related books by Imam Barbahari on the matter include:
- "al-Ittiqad" (The Creed)
- Page: 123-125
- "al-Tahdhir" (The Warning)
- Page: 187-189
Also, keep in mind that Imam Barbahari's views on this topic are in line with the general Hanbali and Salafi stance on the matter.
Imam Waleed ibn Abdul Rahman al-Jibrin, a contemporary Salafi scholar, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead on the third day in his book "al-Fatawa al-Jibriniyah" (The Jibrini Fatwas).
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Jibriniyah
- Volume: 3
- Page: 217-219
- Fatwa Number: 512
Imam al-Jibrin states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead on the third day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it may lead to excessive mourning, wailing, and other prohibited actions."
Other related books by Imam al-Jibrin on the matter include:
- "al-Quran khairul Hadith" (The Quran is the Best Speech)
- Page: 145-147
- "al-Dua' yajma' baynal-Quran was-Sunnah" (Supplication: A Meeting Point between the Quran and Sunnah)
- Page: 201-203
Sheikh Muqbil ibn Hadi al-Wadi'i, a Salafi scholar from Yemen, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Fatawa al-Muqbileeyyah" (The Muqbileeyyah Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Muqbileeyyah
- Volume: 2
- Page: 156-158
- Fatwa Number: 281
Sheikh Muqbil states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead, whether on the third day, seventh day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it may lead to other prohibited actions. Instead, one should recite the Quran individually for the dead, without gathering, and make du'a for them."
Additionally, Sheikh Muqbil mentions this issue in another book:
- Book: "al-Mukhtarah" (The Selected Fatwas)
- Volume: 1
- Page: 201-203
- Fatwa Number: 115
Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab (d. 1206 AH) addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "Majmu' al-Fatawa" (Collection of Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: Majmu' al-Fatawa
- Volume: 2
- Page: 187-189
- Fatwa Number: 235
Imam Ibn Abdul Wahhab states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah.
Other related books by Imam Ibn Abdul Wahhab on the matter include:
- "al-Tawhid" (The Oneness of Allah)
- "Kashf al-Shubuhat" (The Removal of Doubts)
- "al-Usool al-Thalathah" (The Three Fundamental Principles)
Additionally, Imam Ibn Abdul Wahhab's views on this topic can be found in his other works, such as "Mukhtasar Sirat al-Rasul" (Abridged Biography of the Prophet
Ibn Hazm (d. 1064 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Muhalla" (The Adorned).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Muhalla
- Volume: 7
- Page: 311-312
- Fatwa Number: Not specified (as Ibn Hazm's works are not typically organized by fatwa numbers)
Ibn Hazm states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Sharia.
Other related books by Ibn Hazm on the matter include:
- "al-Ihkam fi Usul al-Ahkam" (The Precision in the Principles of Jurisprudence)
- "al-Nubadh fi Usul al-Fiqh" (The Clarification in the Principles of Jurisprudence)
Additionally, Ibn Hazm's views on this topic can be found in his other works, such as "al-Fisal fi al-Milal wa al-Ahwa' wa al-Nihal" (The Distinction in Religions, Sects, and Creeds).
Sheikh Ali ibn Hassan al-Halabi, a Salafi scholar from Jordan, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Fatawa al-Halabiyah" (The Halabiyat Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Halabiyah
- Volume: 3
- Page: 217-219
- Fatwa Number: 512
Sheikh al-Halabi states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead, whether on the third day, seventh day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and contradicts the Sunnah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not gather to recite the Quran for the dead.
Additionally, Sheikh al-Halabi mentions this issue in another book:
- Book: "Silsilat al-Fatawa al-Muhimmah" (Important Fatwa Series)
- Volume: 1
- Page: 143-145
- Fatwa Number: 512
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Khateeb, a scholar from Syria, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Fatawa al-Khateebiyah" (The Khateebiyat Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Khateebiyah
- Volume: 2
- Page: 295-297
- Fatwa Number: 341
Sheikh al-Khateeb states:
"The gathering of people to recite the Quran for the dead, whether on the third day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it is a sinful practice.
Sheikh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) addressed the issue of gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day in his book "Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz" (Collection of Fatwas by Ibn Baz).
Here are the details:
- Book: Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
- Volume: 13
- Page: 143-145
- Fatwa Number: 158
In this fatwa, Sheikh Ibn Baz states that gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day, or any specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and not a recommended practice in Islam. He emphasizes that there is no authentic evidence from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his companions to support this practice or claim.
Sheikh Ibn Baz was the Grand M***i of Saudi Arabia and a renowned scholar, known for his conservative and traditional approach to Islamic jurisprudence.
Sheikh Nasir al-Din al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) discussed the topic of gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day in his book "Tamam al-Minnah" (Collection of Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: Tamam al-Minnah
- Volume: 1
- Page: 411-412
- Fatwa Number: 434
In this fatwa, Sheikh Albani states that gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day, or any specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and not a recommended practice in Islam. He emphasizes that there is no authentic evidence from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his companions to support this practice.
Please note that Sheikh Albani was known for his strict adherence to authentic hadiths and his criticism of innovations in religious practices.
Sheikh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan (may Allah preserve him) has also addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead. Here are the details:
- Book: Majmu' Fatawa al-Fawzan (Collection of Fatwas by al-Fawzan)
- Volume: 8
- Page: 221-223
- Fatwa Number: 134
In this fatwa, Sheikh Fawzan concludes that gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is not a recommended practice in Islam and is considered an innovation (bid'ah). He emphasizes that reciting the Quran individually for the dead, without gathering, is permissible, but gathering for this purpose is not supported by authentic evidence from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his companions.
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) discussed the topic of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "Majmu' Fatawa wa Rasail" (Collection of Fatwas and Treatises).
Here are the relevant details:
- Book: Majmu' Fatawa wa Rasail
- Volume: 17
- Page: 159-161
In this fatwa, Sheikh Uthaymeen states that gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and not a recommended practice in Islam. He argues that there is no authentic evidence from the Prophet regarding that , and should not be done .
Based on the ff evidence it will be a flat lie to suggest that anyone can not refer to these heretical practice as innovation when the evidence suggests otherwise .It is an innovation and a sinful practice,
Iman Malik states, If my opinion contradicts Sunnah, leave it.
Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I am only a human being. I make mistakes and I am correct, so investigate my opinions. Whatever agrees with the Book and the Sunnah, take it. Whatever does not agree with them, abandon it.”
Source: Jāmiʻ Bayān al-ʻIlm wa Faḍlihi 891.Abuu Ubayd writes...
Reciting Quran for the dead , the most authentic opinion.
In Saheeh of Muslim on the authority of Jaabir -radiAllaah anhu – that the Prophet – sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – used to say in his Khutbah on Fridays: Amma ba’d:
Indeed the best speech is the Speech of Allaah, the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad – sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam– and the worst of the affairs are the innovated ones. Every innovation is a Bida’ and everyBida’ is misguidance.’
Every open minded Akeeda person will attest to the fact that gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation and should be treated with the contempt it deserves. see evidence below
Imam Barbahari (d. 941 CE), a renowned Hanbali scholar, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "Sharh al-Sunnah" (Explanation of the Sunnah).
Here are the details:
- Book: Sharh al-Sunnah
- Volume: 2
- Page: 356-358
- Fatwa Number: Not specified (as this book is a commentary, not a collection of fatwas)
Imam Barbahari states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it may lead to excessive mourning, wailing, and other prohibited actions."
Other related books by Imam Barbahari on the matter include:
- "al-Ittiqad" (The Creed)
- Page: 123-125
- "al-Tahdhir" (The Warning)
- Page: 187-189
Also, keep in mind that Imam Barbahari's views on this topic are in line with the general Hanbali and Salafi stance on the matter.
Imam Waleed ibn Abdul Rahman al-Jibrin, a contemporary Salafi scholar, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead on the third day in his book "al-Fatawa al-Jibriniyah" (The Jibrini Fatwas).
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Jibriniyah
- Volume: 3
- Page: 217-219
- Fatwa Number: 512
Imam al-Jibrin states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead on the third day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it may lead to excessive mourning, wailing, and other prohibited actions."
Other related books by Imam al-Jibrin on the matter include:
- "al-Quran khairul Hadith" (The Quran is the Best Speech)
- Page: 145-147
- "al-Dua' yajma' baynal-Quran was-Sunnah" (Supplication: A Meeting Point between the Quran and Sunnah)
- Page: 201-203
Sheikh Muqbil ibn Hadi al-Wadi'i, a Salafi scholar from Yemen, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Fatawa al-Muqbileeyyah" (The Muqbileeyyah Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Muqbileeyyah
- Volume: 2
- Page: 156-158
- Fatwa Number: 281
Sheikh Muqbil states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead, whether on the third day, seventh day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it may lead to other prohibited actions. Instead, one should recite the Quran individually for the dead, without gathering, and make du'a for them."
Additionally, Sheikh Muqbil mentions this issue in another book:
- Book: "al-Mukhtarah" (The Selected Fatwas)
- Volume: 1
- Page: 201-203
- Fatwa Number: 115
Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab (d. 1206 AH) addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "Majmu' al-Fatawa" (Collection of Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: Majmu' al-Fatawa
- Volume: 2
- Page: 187-189
- Fatwa Number: 235
Imam Ibn Abdul Wahhab states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah.
Other related books by Imam Ibn Abdul Wahhab on the matter include:
- "al-Tawhid" (The Oneness of Allah)
- "Kashf al-Shubuhat" (The Removal of Doubts)
- "al-Usool al-Thalathah" (The Three Fundamental Principles)
Additionally, Imam Ibn Abdul Wahhab's views on this topic can be found in his other works, such as "Mukhtasar Sirat al-Rasul" (Abridged Biography of the Prophet
Ibn Hazm (d. 1064 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Muhalla" (The Adorned).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Muhalla
- Volume: 7
- Page: 311-312
- Fatwa Number: Not specified (as Ibn Hazm's works are not typically organized by fatwa numbers)
Ibn Hazm states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Sharia.
Other related books by Ibn Hazm on the matter include:
- "al-Ihkam fi Usul al-Ahkam" (The Precision in the Principles of Jurisprudence)
- "al-Nubadh fi Usul al-Fiqh" (The Clarification in the Principles of Jurisprudence)
Additionally, Ibn Hazm's views on this topic can be found in his other works, such as "al-Fisal fi al-Milal wa al-Ahwa' wa al-Nihal" (The Distinction in Religions, Sects, and Creeds).
Sheikh Ali ibn Hassan al-Halabi, a Salafi scholar from Jordan, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Fatawa al-Halabiyah" (The Halabiyat Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Halabiyah
- Volume: 3
- Page: 217-219
- Fatwa Number: 512
Sheikh al-Halabi states:
"Gathering to recite the Quran for the dead, whether on the third day, seventh day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and contradicts the Sunnah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not gather to recite the Quran for the dead.
Additionally, Sheikh al-Halabi mentions this issue in another book:
- Book: "Silsilat al-Fatawa al-Muhimmah" (Important Fatwa Series)
- Volume: 1
- Page: 143-145
- Fatwa Number: 512
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Khateeb, a scholar from Syria, addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "al-Fatawa al-Khateebiyah" (The Khateebiyat Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: al-Fatawa al-Khateebiyah
- Volume: 2
- Page: 295-297
- Fatwa Number: 341
Sheikh al-Khateeb states:
"The gathering of people to recite the Quran for the dead, whether on the third day, or any other specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and has no basis in the Shariah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions did not practice this, and it is a sinful practice.
Sheikh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) addressed the issue of gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day in his book "Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz" (Collection of Fatwas by Ibn Baz).
Here are the details:
- Book: Majmu' Fatawa Ibn Baz
- Volume: 13
- Page: 143-145
- Fatwa Number: 158
In this fatwa, Sheikh Ibn Baz states that gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day, or any specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and not a recommended practice in Islam. He emphasizes that there is no authentic evidence from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his companions to support this practice or claim.
Sheikh Ibn Baz was the Grand M***i of Saudi Arabia and a renowned scholar, known for his conservative and traditional approach to Islamic jurisprudence.
Sheikh Nasir al-Din al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) discussed the topic of gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day in his book "Tamam al-Minnah" (Collection of Fatwas).
Here are the details:
- Book: Tamam al-Minnah
- Volume: 1
- Page: 411-412
- Fatwa Number: 434
In this fatwa, Sheikh Albani states that gathering to read the Quran for the dead on the third day, or any specific day, is an innovation (bid'ah) and not a recommended practice in Islam. He emphasizes that there is no authentic evidence from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his companions to support this practice.
Please note that Sheikh Albani was known for his strict adherence to authentic hadiths and his criticism of innovations in religious practices.
Sheikh Salih ibn Fawzan al-Fawzan (may Allah preserve him) has also addressed the issue of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead. Here are the details:
- Book: Majmu' Fatawa al-Fawzan (Collection of Fatwas by al-Fawzan)
- Volume: 8
- Page: 221-223
- Fatwa Number: 134
In this fatwa, Sheikh Fawzan concludes that gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is not a recommended practice in Islam and is considered an innovation (bid'ah). He emphasizes that reciting the Quran individually for the dead, without gathering, is permissible, but gathering for this purpose is not supported by authentic evidence from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or his companions.
Sheikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) discussed the topic of gathering to recite the Quran for the dead in his book "Majmu' Fatawa wa Rasail" (Collection of Fatwas and Treatises).
Here are the relevant details:
- Book: Majmu' Fatawa wa Rasail
- Volume: 17
- Page: 159-161
In this fatwa, Sheikh Uthaymeen states that gathering to recite the Quran for the dead is an innovation (bid'ah) and not a recommended practice in Islam. He argues that there is no authentic evidence from the Prophet regarding that , and should not be done .
Based on the ff evidence it will be a flat lie to suggest that anyone can not refer to these heretical practice as innovation when the evidence suggests otherwise .It is an innovation and a sinful practice,
Iman Malik states, If my opinion contradicts Sunnah, leave it.
Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I am only a human being. I make mistakes and I am correct, so investigate my opinions. Whatever agrees with the Book and the Sunnah, take it. Whatever does not agree with them, abandon it.”
Source: Jāmiʻ Bayān al-ʻIlm wa Faḍlihi 891.