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The regular imaam of the mosque has more right to lead the funeral prayer

15-01-2001

Question 8187

Should the prayer for the deceased by led by his heir or by the regular imaam (of the mosque)?

Answer

Praise be to Allah.

The funeral prayer in the mosque should be led by the regular imaam. 

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