What is the ruling on distributing water in graveyards?
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Question:
This questioner says: It has become widespread in these times for people to come to the graveyard with cars loaded with cold water and distribute it inside the graveyard. He asks: Is this action permissible?
Answer:
This is a matter where the situation is simple, but there is a fear that it will develop into them providing food and giving charity. This is not permissible if it develops; it is prohibited. However, if it is limited to water, since people get thirsty, especially in the summer, there is no harm in it. Leaving it off, or not doing it, is better. Yes.
This questioner says: It has become widespread in these times for people to come to the graveyard with cars loaded with cold water and distribute it inside the graveyard. He asks: Is this action permissible?
Answer:
This is a matter where the situation is simple, but there is a fear that it will develop into them providing food and giving charity. This is not permissible if it develops; it is prohibited. However, if it is limited to water, since people get thirsty, especially in the summer, there is no harm in it. Leaving it off, or not doing it, is better. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم توزيع الماء في المقابر؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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