What is the ruling on a woman visiting the grave of the Messenger of Allah?
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Question : What is the ruling on women visiting graves?
Answer : It is forbidden for women to visit graves; indeed, it is one of the major sins. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed women who visit graves, except if a woman leaves her home for a need and passes by the cemetery, in which case there is no harm in her stopping and sending salam to the people of the cemetery. With this distinction, reconciliation is achieved between the hadith of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), which Muslim narrated regarding what she said when in the cemetery, and what is authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he . Therefore, if a woman leaves her home for the purpose of visiting graves, she is cursed. However, if she passes by a grave without intending to visit it, she owes nothing if she makes the well-known supplication. There is no difference between the killer of the Messenger and others, because the hadith is general. Yes.
Answer : It is forbidden for women to visit graves; indeed, it is one of the major sins. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed women who visit graves, except if a woman leaves her home for a need and passes by the cemetery, in which case there is no harm in her stopping and sending salam to the people of the cemetery. With this distinction, reconciliation is achieved between the hadith of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), which Muslim narrated regarding what she said when in the cemetery, and what is authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he
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Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، لقاء[48 من65] ماحكم زيارة المرأة لقبر رسول الله؟!! الشيخ ابن عثيمين - مشروع كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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