What is the ruling on one who goes to the Sacred Mosque, opens his phone to a picture of a person to supplicate for him, then sends the picture to him via Facebook and posts it on social media?
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A Muslim's supplication for his brother in their absence is answered. This is more indicative of sincerity, more likely to be answered, and further removed from showing off. Informing the person prayed for about the supplication and publicizing it is contrary to what is better.
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