The Difference Between Praying at the Grave and Praying for the Grave
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Question:
The questioner says: I would like clarification on the difference between praying at the grave and praying for the grave?
Answer:
Praying at the grave is for Allah; the prayer is for Allah, but it is performed at the grave. Is this place not a place for prayer? As for praying for the grave, that is seeking nearness to the deceased through the prayer, not seeking nearness to Allah through it, but rather seeking nearness to the deceased through it, or slaughtering an animal for the deceased, or making a vow for the deceased, or calling upon the deceased for aid. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner says: I would like clarification on the difference between praying at the grave and praying for the grave?
Answer:
Praying at the grave is for Allah; the prayer is for Allah, but it is performed at the grave. Is this place not a place for prayer? As for praying for the grave, that is seeking nearness to the deceased through the prayer, not seeking nearness to Allah through it, but rather seeking nearness to the deceased through it, or slaughtering an animal for the deceased, or making a vow for the deceased, or calling upon the deceased for aid. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب ما جاء من التغليظ فيمن عبد الله عند قبر رجل صالح، فكيف إذا عبده ؟ - 2 — islamhouse.com (21:56)
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