The Ruling on Preaching in Graveyards and Repeating It
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Question:
This man says: Among the points of scholarly disagreement that have led to differing views is preaching in graveyards. Consequently, if a person preaches and repeats the sermon, perhaps more than once for a single funeral or for multiple funerals, some people say that this is not part of the Sunnah at all, while others say that this is the Sunnah. There are supporters and opponents, so disagreement arose in that matter, which a Muslim should consider carefully to know what has been established.
Answer:
We know of only one hadith regarding preaching in graveyards, which occurred from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when they brought a funeral and found that the grave had not been prepared and its preparation was not complete. So the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sat down, and his Companions sat around him as if there were birds on their heads, meaning they were being polite and respectful to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took advantage of this gathering to preach to them until the grave was finished being prepared. If such an incident occurs, where they arrive and the grave is not prepared and there is remaining work to be done, there is no harm in a student of knowledge reminding those present, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). However, to make this a permanent, continuous practice, we know no basis for this. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes.
This man says: Among the points of scholarly disagreement that have led to differing views is preaching in graveyards. Consequently, if a person preaches and repeats the sermon, perhaps more than once for a single funeral or for multiple funerals, some people say that this is not part of the Sunnah at all, while others say that this is the Sunnah. There are supporters and opponents, so disagreement arose in that matter, which a Muslim should consider carefully to know what has been established.
Answer:
We know of only one hadith regarding preaching in graveyards, which occurred from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when they brought a funeral and found that the grave had not been prepared and its preparation was not complete. So the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sat down, and his Companions sat around him as if there were birds on their heads, meaning they were being polite and respectful to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took advantage of this gathering to preach to them until the grave was finished being prepared. If such an incident occurs, where they arrive and the grave is not prepared and there is remaining work to be done, there is no harm in a student of knowledge reminding those present, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). However, to make this a permanent, continuous practice, we know no basis for this. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes.
Source
[و لا تتبعوا السبل فتفرق بكم عن سبيله] — alfawzan.live (1:01:20)
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