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To what extent is it possible to interpret the sighting of white and green lights emanating from a graveyard and then ascending to the sky, and the recurrence of such an event reported by more than one trustworthy person, after the death of a grandmother known for her piety and righteousness?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The lights witnessed by people at the time of this woman's death are glad tidings of good, and scholars have mentioned similar occurrences in the biographies of some righteous individuals. However, these matters do not entail a legal ruling. Therefore, her sainthood should not be assumed, a shrine should not be built for her, nor should her birth or death be celebrated. Building shrines is a grave abomination, and celebrations are innovations. What is prescribed is to supplicate for the deceased, to do good to them through charity, and to honor their friends. These glad tidings encourage having a good opinion of the deceased and hoping for their success, especially considering their apparent righteousness during their lifetime.

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