The funeral prayer in the congregational (jami‘) mosque

Question

If the Eid prayer was performed in the congregational (jami‘) mosque because of rain, or was performed there for some other excuse, and the congregational mosque has space outside, should the funeral prayer at such a time be performed in the congregational mosque itself or in the space outside? And what should the order be between the funeral prayer and the sermon (khutba) of the two Eids? Kindly write detailed answers and also give references to the books of fatwas, so that they may be consulted.

Answer

When there is no impediment (excuse) outside and space is available, it should be performed outside: [ar]كُرهت تحريمًا في مسجد جماعة هو فيه، واختُلف في الخارجة، والمختار الكراهة[/ar] “It is makruh tahrimi in a congregational mosque in which it [the deceased] is present; there is disagreement concerning [the deceased] being outside [the mosque], and the chosen view is that it…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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