The Ruling on a Woman Visiting Graves
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Question:
Umm Fahd from Jeddah asks: What is the ruling on a woman visiting graves? She does not enter, but stands at the gate and makes du'a' for the deceased.
Answer:
It is not permissible for her to go to the graves, even if she does not enter the cemetery; it is not permissible for her to do so. Visiting graves is a characteristic of men. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the women who visit graves. Therefore, a woman does not visit graves; rather, she makes du'a' for them. She makes du'a' for the deceased and her relatives from her home, seeks forgiveness for them, and gives charity on their behalf, all from her home. Her reward is not lost, nor is their reward lost with Allah the Exalted. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes
Umm Fahd from Jeddah asks: What is the ruling on a woman visiting graves? She does not enter, but stands at the gate and makes du'a' for the deceased.
Answer:
It is not permissible for her to go to the graves, even if she does not enter the cemetery; it is not permissible for her to do so. Visiting graves is a characteristic of men. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the women who visit graves. Therefore, a woman does not visit graves; rather, she makes du'a' for them. She makes du'a' for the deceased and her relatives from her home, seeks forgiveness for them, and gives charity on their behalf, all from her home. Her reward is not lost, nor is their reward lost with Allah the Exalted. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (16:25)
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