Soul visiting the home after a person dies

· 13 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

I want to know a thing that many people say that when anyone dies than his/her soul comes to the home for 40 days and after 40 days he/her will never come home. Is it right or wrong, if yes then tell me how and why?

Answer

This has no basis.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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