Is there a special virtue in visiting the graves of scholars over visiting the graves of other deceased people?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is there a special virtue in visiting the graves of scholars over visiting the graves of other deceased people, or is the reward the same?

Answer:
Yes, visiting the graves of scholars and the righteous to supplicate for them, given their right upon the Muslim community, is permissible. This is because Allah has given them distinction, and they themselves preferred to provide knowledge and benefits to the Muslims. Therefore, they are singled out for supplication and visitation more than others, just as they are singled out for seeking forgiveness and supplication for them, for the good, knowledge, and exemplary conduct they provided to the Muslim community.