What is the ruling on digging a grave in the courtyard of a house for the sake of taking a lesson?
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Question:
Some young men dig a grave inside the courtyard of their house so that when they see it as they enter and exit, they are reminded by it. Is this an act of excessive strictness?
Answer:
Yes, this is an act of artificiality and affectation. Digging a grave in the house is an act of artificiality and affectation. The Salaf did not do this. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not dig a grave in his house, and he is the role model for his Ummah. However, the Muslim remembers death; he remembers death. He said (peace and blessings be upon him): "Remember the destroyer of pleasures." He said: "Remember." He did not say: "Dig graves." Remember it with your heart, remember it with your heart, and keep it present in your mind. This is what is prescribed. Yes.
Some young men dig a grave inside the courtyard of their house so that when they see it as they enter and exit, they are reminded by it. Is this an act of excessive strictness?
Answer:
Yes, this is an act of artificiality and affectation. Digging a grave in the house is an act of artificiality and affectation. The Salaf did not do this. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not dig a grave in his house, and he is the role model for his Ummah. However, the Muslim remembers death; he remembers death. He said (peace and blessings be upon him): "Remember the destroyer of pleasures." He said: "Remember." He did not say: "Dig graves." Remember it with your heart, remember it with your heart, and keep it present in your mind. This is what is prescribed. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم حفر قبر في فناء البيت للاتعاظ ؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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