Is it permissible to visit a grave that is 300 kilometers away?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. A questioner says: Regarding visiting graves, if it imposes a heavy burden on the visitor because it is a distance of three hundred kilometers away, is it permissible for him to go with the intention of visiting them, acting on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “I used to forbid you from visiting graves, but now visit them, for they remind one of the Hereafter.”

Answer:
The intended meaning of visiting graves is doing so without traveling, as evidenced by the fact that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Do not travel specifically for…” and in another narration: It is not permissible to travel to any other place. If you want to benefit the deceased, you should make du'a for him, give charity on his behalf, and seek forgiveness for him while you are in your place. As for traveling, that is a bid'ah (religious innovation) and a means to shirk (associating partners with Allah). This is a means to shirk. You do not hold onto one hadith and leave the second hadith. If you hold onto his saying (peace and blessings be upon him), “Visit the graves,” then remember the second hadith: Yes.