The ruling on praying in a cemetery
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Q170: The questioner, a brother from Riyadh, says in his question: What is the ruling on praying in a cemetery, whether it is an obligatory prayer or a voluntary one?
A170: It is not permissible to pray in a cemetery, nor at a grave, even if it is a single grave? This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it; and because this is a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited praying at graves because this is a means to shirk with Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Therefore, one should not pray at them, neither an obligatory prayer nor a voluntary one.
A170: It is not permissible to pray in a cemetery, nor at a grave, even if it is a single grave? This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it; and because this is a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited praying at graves because this is a means to shirk with Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Therefore, one should not pray at them, neither an obligatory prayer nor a voluntary one.
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