What Is The Ruling On Reciting Sala For A Funeral?

What is the ruling on reciting sala for a funeral?

There is no information in religious sources regarding the recitation of sala in the period of Prophet Muhammad. However, it is sunnah to announce the news of death by means of different ways. Because it was narrated that the Messenger of Allah (saw) informed his Companions about death of al-Najashi (Negus of Abyssinia) (Bukhari, Jana’iz, 4) and reproached to them about a corpse buried without him being informed by saying, “Why did you not inform me?” (Bukhari, Jana’iz, 5, 56). It is permissible to recite sala in order to announce a funeral without believing that it is a fardh or wajib act.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA