Announcing Deaths in the Newspapers is permissible...under conditions
Question :
What is the ruling of Islam regarding the death announcement that is written in the newspapers and in some instances we find a picture of the deceased along with this commemoration?
Answer:
There is no problem with spreading the news about the death of some of the famous people who are known for goodness and righteousness so that prayers for mercy and supplications may be made for them by the Muslims. However, it is not permissible to praise them for what they did not possess, as that is clearly lying. It is also not permissible to make a definite declaration for anyone that he is certainly from the people of Paradise. For verily, Ahlus- Sunnah do not make definite affirmations for anyone that he is in Paradise or the Fire. However, we hope for the gooddoers and we fear for the sinners. And Allâh knows best.
Source:
Ash-Shaykh Ibn Jibreen
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 3 Pages 130-131
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