What is the authenticity of the Hadith narrated by Nafi’ from Abdullah ibn Umar – may Allah be pleased with him – that he did not recite Surat al-Fatiha over the deceased, as mentioned in "Muwatta Imam Malik"?
The of Ibn Umar, narrated by Malik in "Al-Muwatta", states that one should not recite in the funeral prayer, and it is among the authentic hadiths. Scholars have differed regarding the ruling on reciting Al-Fatihah in the funeral prayer: some believe it is not recommended (the of Abu Hanifah and Malik), some consider it obligatory (the madhhab of Al-Shafi'i and Ahmad), and some view it as recommended but not obligatory (the choice of Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah).
The preponderant opinion is that reciting Al-Fatihah is a pillar in the funeral prayer, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him): "There is no prayer for one who does not recite the Opening of the Book (Al-Fatihah)." And because Ibn Abbas recited Al-Fatihah over a funeral and said: "So that they may know it is a ." Sheikhs Ibn Uthaymeen and Ibn Baz have issued fatwas to this effect.
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