What is the ruling on lighting candles and lights at graves?
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Question:
The questioner says: In the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)Jami` at-Tirmidhi 320Da'if (Darussalam), there are people who place wax so that people can light it at the grave. Does this fall under the curse?
Answer:
Yes, it falls under the curse, whether it is a candle, electricity, or fire; all of it falls under it. Yes.
The questioner says: In the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
and those who use them as Masajid and put torches on them
والمتخذين عليها المساجد والسرجAnswer:
Yes, it falls under the curse, whether it is a candle, electricity, or fire; all of it falls under it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم إضاءة الشموع والأنوار عند القبور؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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