Is the hadith "I do not care whether I relieve myself in the market or on the graves" authentic?
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The questioner : ... regarding the authenticity of the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) This hadith is authentic. What is its meaning if it is authentic?
The Shaykh : It has some issues, but I am hesitant right now whether it is marfu' or mawquf. In any case, I do not remember with certainty at this moment. However, its meaning is clear: it is a condemnation of sitting on graves, similar to the condemnation of exposing one's 'awrah in front of people in the markets!
The questioner : You mentioned it in al-Irwaa' as marfu' ... .
The Shaykh : It is marfu' and authentic ... and its meaning is clear ..
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
I do not care whether I relieved myself in the market or on the graves
لست أبالي أفي السوق قضيت حجاتي أم على المقابرThe Shaykh : It has some issues, but I am hesitant right now whether it is marfu' or mawquf. In any case, I do not remember with certainty at this moment. However, its meaning is clear: it is a condemnation of sitting on graves, similar to the condemnation of exposing one's 'awrah in front of people in the markets!
The questioner : You mentioned it in al-Irwaa' as marfu' ... .
The Shaykh : It is marfu' and authentic ... and its meaning is clear ..
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.