Visiting graves on festivals, Fridays, and special occasions
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Question:
Regarding visiting graves, Shaykh, is there any evidence concerning this on festivals and Fridays, and on the occasion of the twenty-seventh night?
Answer:
Yes, visiting graves for the sake of taking a lesson and being admonished, and for the sake of greeting the deceased and making du'a' for them, is recommended. Visiting graves is recommended. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 14:141 It reminds one of the Hereafter, so it is recommended to visit graves. There is no specific day for visiting them. Rather, it is according to what is convenient for a person; he may visit them on any day. Yes.
Regarding visiting graves, Shaykh, is there any evidence concerning this on festivals and Fridays, and on the occasion of the twenty-seventh night?
Answer:
Yes, visiting graves for the sake of taking a lesson and being admonished, and for the sake of greeting the deceased and making du'a' for them, is recommended. Visiting graves is recommended. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
I used to forbid you from visiting the graves, but now visit them, for they
كنت نهيتكم عن زيارة القبور ألا فزوروها فإنها
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (173) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-03-14] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (18:01)
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