Is it permissible to combine the greeting of the Prophet, Abu Bakr, and 'Umar with a single salam when visiting their graves?
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The questioner:
The questioner says: Some scholars, in discussing the etiquettes of visiting the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), state that one should greet him (peace and blessings be upon him), then take a step forward, then greet Abu Bakr.
The Shaykh:
One moves back, or rather moves forward, toward the east, taking two steps, and greets Abu Bakr, because Abu Bakr is behind the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
The questioner:
And likewise with 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both). He asks: Is it permissible to greet them all together? No.
The Shaykh:
No, no. Greet the Messenger first, then Abu Bakr, then 'Umar. Yes.
The questioner says: Some scholars, in discussing the etiquettes of visiting the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), state that one should greet him (peace and blessings be upon him), then take a step forward, then greet Abu Bakr.
The Shaykh:
One moves back, or rather moves forward, toward the east, taking two steps, and greets Abu Bakr, because Abu Bakr is behind the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
The questioner:
And likewise with 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both). He asks: Is it permissible to greet them all together? No.
The Shaykh:
No, no. Greet the Messenger first, then Abu Bakr, then 'Umar. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يمكن جمع السلام على النبي وأبي بكرٍ وعمر عند زيارتهم بسلامٍ واحد؟ #صالح_الفوزان — youtube.com
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