What is the opinion of one who designates Friday for visiting graves and praying over the dead?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the opinion of one who designates Friday for visiting graves and praying over the dead? Is his action prescribed?
Answer:
Designating Friday has no evidence for it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged visiting graves but did not specify a particular day. Yes, for visiting graves or attending funerals. Likewise, he encouraged accompanying the funeral procession but did not specify a particular day. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the opinion of one who designates Friday for visiting graves and praying over the dead? Is his action prescribed?
Answer:
Designating Friday has no evidence for it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged visiting graves but did not specify a particular day. Yes, for visiting graves or attending funerals. Likewise, he encouraged accompanying the funeral procession but did not specify a particular day. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [989 /1350] ما الرأي فيمن يخصص يوم الجمعة لزيارة القبور والصلاة على الجنائز؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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