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Originally Posted by 'Ubaydullah  
I used to feel that the stronger opinion was the one that said that they could not hear, but after reading other arguments from Shaykh Ibn Taymiyyah, I would say that both opinions are very strong and they both have their proofs. The important thing to remember is that this is entirely a theoretical issue and it does not have any legal implications, regardless of which opinion you choose. |
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Yep, I realised that, that's why I've edited my post before your post
. At first I thought there's clear evidence to show that the dead can hear, so then we should have this belief. But I guess an argument can be made for the other view too, but it can be seen that the dead can hear and perceive is the stronger view. And Allah knows best.
And the funny thing is the next hadith straight after the well one is:
Volumn 002, Book 023, Hadith Number 453.
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Narated By 'Aisha : The Prophet said, "They now realize that what I used to tell them was the truth. "And Allah said, 'Verily! You cannot make the dead to hear (i.e. benefit them, and similarly the disbelievers) nor can you make the deaf hear. (27.80).
Which goes to show the verse is just talking about guidance, as also can be seen from Tafsir Ibn Kathir.
Wassalam.