Visiting the grave of al-Shatibi and the call to visit it
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Question:
Who is it that goes out on the media and says, "The grave of Imam al-Shatibi is in such-and-such a place," and says, "Visit it; it is a visit in accordance with the Shari'ah"? What is your comment on this statement?
Answer:
The grave of Imam al-Shatibi (may Allah have mercy on him) or anyone else, we knew its location. That is knowledge for historical purposes only. As for the call to visit it: the one who is near it may visit it to make du'a' for him and to offer the salam to him; that is a different matter. As for the one who is far away, it is not permissible for him to travel to visit al-Shatibi or to visit any other grave. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Who is it that goes out on the media and says, "The grave of Imam al-Shatibi is in such-and-such a place," and says, "Visit it; it is a visit in accordance with the Shari'ah"? What is your comment on this statement?
Answer:
The grave of Imam al-Shatibi (may Allah have mercy on him) or anyone else, we knew its location. That is knowledge for historical purposes only. As for the call to visit it: the one who is near it may visit it to make du'a' for him and to offer the salam to him; that is a different matter. As for the one who is far away, it is not permissible for him to travel to visit al-Shatibi or to visit any other grave. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب ما جاء أن سبب كفر بني آدم وتركهم دينهم هو الغلو في الصالحين — islamhouse.com (1:12:40)
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