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Is repeatedly visiting the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) grave every time one visits Madinah considered making the grave a festival?

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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Some people visit the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) every time they visit Madinah. Does this count as making his grave (peace and blessings be upon him) a festival?

The Shaykh:
What is it? He says: Some people visit the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) every time they visit Madinah. Except if he visits. Madinah. And Madinah, yes.

The questioner:
Does this count as making his grave (peace and blessings be upon him) a festival?

The Shaykh:
If he traveled specifically to visit the grave, this is not permissible; it is prohibited. One does not travel except for three matters. However, if he travels to Madinah for another purpose, such as visiting relatives, for trade, for seeking knowledge, or otherwise, or for a question, there is no harm in that. He should greet the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he arrives from a journey. Even if this happens repeatedly, there is no harm, provided it is not too frequent. If he comes to Madinah every day, that is not acceptable. But after a period of time, there is no harm.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/620] هل تعد زيارة قبر النبي ﷺ المتكررة كلما زرت المدينة من اتخاذ القبر عيدًا؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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