Regarding some people who pray in the Haram, some people observe that after the prayer and the taslim, they stand facing the grave and say, “I am praying and sending peace upon…”

The questioner : On this matter… regarding some people who pray in the Haram, it is observed that after the prayer, he stands in his place, turns toward the grave, and says, “I am praying and sending peace upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?”

The Shaykh : … This is not permissible in Islam. It is not permissible to face graves during prayer and supplication. So if someone intentionally turns toward the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), or the grave of a wali (close friend of Allah), or a righteous person from a distance, this is not of Islam in any way…