The practice of painting graves, or placing a rope or cloth on them to identify the grave, has become widespread in these times.

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The practice of painting graves, or painting the markers of the graves with paint, or placing a rope or cloth on them to identify the grave, has become widespread in these times. Is this a permissible act?

Answer:
No, painting is not permissible. Neither the markers nor the grave should be painted with paint, plaster, or anything else. Only a stone marker should be placed on it, a stone that only the one who placed it can recognize. This is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. Yes.