What is the ruling on praying in a cemetery without the intention of worshipping the graves?
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Question:
This questioner says: I live in a village outside this country, and there is a cemetery where the Eid prayer is performed, and I pray with them without intending to worship the graves.
Answer:
It is permissible to pray in the cemetery, whether for the Eid prayer or any other prayer. Also, the graves have rights and sanctity; they are not to be trampled upon, sat on, or disrespected. Avoid the graves. Keep away from them. Yes.
This questioner says: I live in a village outside this country, and there is a cemetery where the Eid prayer is performed, and I pray with them without intending to worship the graves.
Answer:
It is permissible to pray in the cemetery, whether for the Eid prayer or any other prayer. Also, the graves have rights and sanctity; they are not to be trampled upon, sat on, or disrespected. Avoid the graves. Keep away from them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة في المقبرة بغير قصد عبادة القبور؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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