The Sunnah of Visiting Graveyards
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Question:
This man asks, saying: What is the Sunnah regarding visiting graveyards for men, of course?
Answer:
The Sunnah in visiting graveyards is to intend to greet the deceased and make du'a for him. He goes to his grave and stands before it, facing the deceased, and says, "Peace be upon you, so-and-so, may Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you." Then he raises his hands and asks Allah for forgiveness and mercy for him, and makes good du'a for him, and then he departs. Yes.
This man asks, saying: What is the Sunnah regarding visiting graveyards for men, of course?
Answer:
The Sunnah in visiting graveyards is to intend to greet the deceased and make du'a for him. He goes to his grave and stands before it, facing the deceased, and says, "Peace be upon you, so-and-so, may Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you." Then he raises his hands and asks Allah for forgiveness and mercy for him, and makes good du'a for him, and then he departs. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/182 — archive.org (8:51)
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