What is the ruling on raising the hands when making du'a' at the graveyards?
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The questioner : Now, regarding acts of worship and religious innovation, is it permissible, or is there any evidence or report regarding raising the hands in du'a' at the graveyards?
The Shaykh : When visiting the graveyards?
The questioner : When visiting the graveyards, or for the deceased, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: or said: , did raising the hands come, or is it permissible to raise the hands?
The Shaykh : It did not come in this specific context, but it is reported in Sahih Muslim that when the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) turn was with Aisha and he left the room, Aisha followed him, and he was walking with her behind him until he reached al-Baqi', where he stood and raised his hands and made du'a'. This is established. As forSunan Abi Dawud 3221Sahih (Al-Albani) , raising the hands did not come specifically for this place, and I have answered your question.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
The Shaykh : When visiting the graveyards?
The questioner : When visiting the graveyards, or for the deceased, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Make du'a' for your companion
ادعوا لصاحبكمAsk for steadfastness for him, for he is now being questioned
سلوا له الثبات فإنه الآن يُسألThe Shaykh : It did not come in this specific context, but it is reported in Sahih Muslim that when the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) turn was with Aisha and he left the room, Aisha followed him, and he was walking with her behind him until he reached al-Baqi', where he stood and raised his hands and made du'a'. This is established. As for
Seek forgiveness for your brother, and beg steadfastness for him, for he will be questioned now.
استغفروا لأخيكم وسلوا له التثبيت فإنه الآن يُسألThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And beware of that.
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