Is what Ibn Kathir mentioned regarding people's actions after the death of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah — their recitation of the Quran before his washing, and their seeking blessing by looking at him and kissing him — considered a proof for those who permit the recitation of the entire Quran for the deceased, seeking blessings from individuals, and kissing the dead?

First: It is not permissible to seek blessings from anyone other than the Prophet (peace be upon him), neither by touching him nor by anything from his body.

Second: Reciting the Quran over the deceased is an innovation (bid'ah), but it is legislated to recite Surat Ya-Sin over a dying person before their death.

Third: It is permissible to kiss the deceased after death if it is free from religious violations. It is permissible for men to kiss a deceased man and for women to kiss a deceased woman. It is not permissible for a man to kiss a deceased woman except his wife and mahrams, and similarly for a woman to a man.

Fourth: What has been narrated about common people seeking blessings from the body of Ibn Taymiyyah and reciting the Quran over him after his death is an impermissible act and there is no proof for it; because it is an innovation (bid'ah) and Ibn Taymiyyah did not approve of it. Rather, he was among the fiercest opponents of innovations. The proof lies in the words of Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).

Fifth: There is no religious evidence for completing the Quran and dedicating its reward to the deceased.