The Movements When Visiting the Grave of the Prophet and the Graves of His Two Companions
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Is there evidence for the movements that take place when visiting the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the graves of his two companions? This is what is ruled: that when greeting the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the Muslim moves forward a little, then greets al-Siddiq, then moves and advances a little.
Answer:
He moves forward, then steps back, greets the Messenger first, then steps back a little and greets Abu Bakr, then steps back a little toward the east, and greets 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him).
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Is there evidence for the movements that take place when visiting the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the graves of his two companions? This is what is ruled: that when greeting the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the Muslim moves forward a little, then greets al-Siddiq, then moves and advances a little.
Answer:
He moves forward, then steps back, greets the Messenger first, then steps back a little and greets Abu Bakr, then steps back a little toward the east, and greets 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him).
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تابع فصل ثم إن في اتخاذ القبور أعيادًا من المفاسد العظيمة ... - 2 — islamhouse.com (56:43)
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