Visiting the graves of polytheists to remember the Hereafter
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to go visit the graves of polytheists for the purpose of remembering the Hereafter?
Answer:
Yes, graves are visited, even if they are the graves of polytheists, with the intention of remembering the Hereafter. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sought permission from his Lord to visit his mother’s grave. He was granted permission and visited his mother’s grave. He also sought permission from his Lord to seek forgiveness for her, but he was prevented from doing so. Allah prevented him from seeking forgiveness for his mother because she died as a polytheist. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to go visit the graves of polytheists for the purpose of remembering the Hereafter?
Answer:
Yes, graves are visited, even if they are the graves of polytheists, with the intention of remembering the Hereafter. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sought permission from his Lord to visit his mother’s grave. He was granted permission and visited his mother’s grave. He also sought permission from his Lord to seek forgiveness for her, but he was prevented from doing so. Allah prevented him from seeking forgiveness for his mother because she died as a polytheist. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تابع فصل ثم إن في اتخاذ القبور أعيادًا من المفاسد العظيمة ... - 1 — islamhouse.com (54:46)
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