The Ruling on Preaching at Graves

Question:
He also asks: What is your opinion on preaching at graves?

Answer:
There is no basis for this. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) only did this once due to an excuse, or perhaps they found that the grave was not yet prepared, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sat down and his Companions sat around him as if they had a calamity hanging over their heads. So the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) preached to them and reminded them for a reason. But to make this a regular practice and a custom to be continued, there is no basis for it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not make this a habit, nor did his Companions do it, as far as we know. Yes.