What is the ruling on one who bequeaths to his family visiting his grave on a specific day every week?
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Question:
He says: A relative of mine passed away, and a few days before his death, he instructed his family—his wife and children—to visit him in his grave every Thursday. So, should this bequest be carried out?
Answer:
As for their visiting him, that is a recommended practice (sunnah), even if he had not instructed them to visit him, they should visit him, make du'a for him, and offer the salam to him. As for specifying a day, there is no basis for that. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not specify visiting graves on a particular day. Yes.
He says: A relative of mine passed away, and a few days before his death, he instructed his family—his wife and children—to visit him in his grave every Thursday. So, should this bequest be carried out?
Answer:
As for their visiting him, that is a recommended practice (sunnah), even if he had not instructed them to visit him, they should visit him, make du'a for him, and offer the salam to him. As for specifying a day, there is no basis for that. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not specify visiting graves on a particular day. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من أوصى أهله بزيارة قبره يوما محددا كل أسبوع؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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