Is there a specific formula for praying for the deceased, similar to the prayer upon the Prophet Muhammad, may God’s peace and blessings be upon him?
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Praying upon someone other than the Prophet (peace be upon him) individually is permissible according to some scholars, while others say that it is not prescribed except as a follow-up to the Prophet (peace be upon him). The view that allows praying upon someone other than the Prophet individually permits praying for the deceased in any form, such as: "O Allah, bless so-and-so," as there is no specific required formula. Supplicating for the deceased before and after burial is sufficient in any form.
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