The Ruling on Circumambulating Graves
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Question:
He says: This is an Egyptian resident in Jeddah. Honorable Shaykh, circumambulating graves, Honorable Shaykh, does this undermine the Muslim's creed? And what is the reason for some people circumambulating graves?
Answer:
Circumambulating graves with the intention of drawing near to the deceased is major shirk (associating partners with Allah), because circumambulation is an act of worship, and it is not permissible except for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and His ancient House. One does not circumambulate graves or shrines, nor any place as an act of worship, except the ancient House. Let them circumambulate the ancient House[Al-Hajj 22:26] This is shirk (associating partners with Allah) with Allah (Mighty and Majestic) if one intends to draw near to the deceased; it is major shirk. If one intends to draw near to Allah, it is a bid'ah (religious innovation) that must be abandoned. Yes.
He says: This is an Egyptian resident in Jeddah. Honorable Shaykh, circumambulating graves, Honorable Shaykh, does this undermine the Muslim's creed? And what is the reason for some people circumambulating graves?
Answer:
Circumambulating graves with the intention of drawing near to the deceased is major shirk (associating partners with Allah), because circumambulation is an act of worship, and it is not permissible except for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and His ancient House. One does not circumambulate graves or shrines, nor any place as an act of worship, except the ancient House. Let them circumambulate the ancient House
and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.
وَطَهِّرْ بَيْتِيَ لِلطَّائِفِينَ وَالْقَائِمِينَ وَالرُّكَّعِ السُّجُودِ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4722] حكم الطواف بالقبور - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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