What is the ruling on the following: - The Imam's saying "By the secret of Al-Fatiha" and reciting Al-Fatiha aloud after supplicating for the deceased in the funeral prayer? - Saying "Lā ilāha illallāh, Muḥammadur Rasūlullāh" aloud collectively when carrying the bier to the graveyard? - Saying "By the secret of Al-Fatiha" and reciting Al-Fatiha aloud after supplicating for the deceased at the time of burial? And is it better to be in front of the bier or behind it when accompanying the funeral procession to the graveyard? And is it permissible to recite the Quran in the graveyard at the grave?
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The Imam's supplication after the funeral prayer, and the people's 'Ameen,' is not legislated, for the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. The is to supplicate for the deceased after he is placed in the grave, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did. As for walking with the funeral procession, the majority are of the opinion that it is preferable to walk in front of it. If riding, then it is preferable to be behind it, according to the Malikis and Hanbalis.
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