Why do some scholars prohibit distributing water in graveyards?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, why do some scholars prohibit distributing water in graveyards? Is this part of blocking the means to harm? What is the basis for this prohibition?
Answer:
Yes, it is part of blocking the means to harm. First, it is an innovation. Second, it is part of blocking the means to harm, because people will come bringing food and charity to the graves, and the matter will expand. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, why do some scholars prohibit distributing water in graveyards? Is this part of blocking the means to harm? What is the basis for this prohibition?
Answer:
Yes, it is part of blocking the means to harm. First, it is an innovation. Second, it is part of blocking the means to harm, because people will come bringing food and charity to the graves, and the matter will expand. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [994 /1350] لماذا ينهى بعض أهل العلم عن توزيع المياه في المقابر؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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