Placing markers and signs at graves
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, it has been observed recently that some people place markers and signs at the graves of their relatives. What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
What is the extent of this? There is no harm in placing a stone to identify the grave of a relative, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did in the case of Uthman ibn Maydud (may Allah be pleased with him). He placed a stone or a marker that indicates the grave and distinguishes it from others. However, placing paints, writings, or anything else is forbidden and not permissible, because this leads to exaggeration regarding the grave. When people see a grave distinguished from others by writing, paint, or something else, they say, "This has benefit and it is honored," and they hold beliefs about it.
Honorable Shaykh, it has been observed recently that some people place markers and signs at the graves of their relatives. What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
What is the extent of this? There is no harm in placing a stone to identify the grave of a relative, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did in the case of Uthman ibn Maydud (may Allah be pleased with him). He placed a stone or a marker that indicates the grave and distinguishes it from others. However, placing paints, writings, or anything else is forbidden and not permissible, because this leads to exaggeration regarding the grave. When people see a grave distinguished from others by writing, paint, or something else, they say, "This has benefit and it is honored," and they hold beliefs about it.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الوقف — islamhouse.com (1:09:41)
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