The Ruling on Women Visiting the Cemetery

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the ruling on women visiting the cemetery?

Answer:
This issue is settled. It is not permissible for a woman to visit graves; it is forbidden. This is based on the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): The curse implies that this is a major sin, one of the major sins. He associated it with those who make mosques and lamps at the graves, and this is undoubtedly a major sin. It is not permissible for a woman to visit, but she should make du'a for the deceased wherever she is. She makes du'a for him in her home, in any place. There is no need for her to visit. Yes.