The ruling on visiting graves.
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The Shaykh : Here, we should speak about visiting graves. Visiting graves is a recommended practice (sunnah) established by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through his words and his actions.
As for his actions: he used to visit al-Baqi' (peace and blessings be upon him), and he visited the martyrs of Uhud and made du'a' for them.
As for his words: he (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded this and said:Musannaf Abd al-Razzaq 7:658. In another wording: . And our Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) spoke the truth.
Your brother who was with you yesterday, eating as you eat, drinking as you drink, wearing as you wear, and enjoying his worldly life, has now become a captive of his deeds in this grave.
As for his actions: he used to visit al-Baqi' (peace and blessings be upon him), and he visited the martyrs of Uhud and made du'a' for them.
As for his words: he (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded this and said:
I used to forbid you from visiting the graves, but now visit them, for they remind one of the Hereafter.
كنت نهيتكم عن زيارة القبور فزوروها فإنها تذكر الآخرةIt reminds one of death
تذكر الموتYour brother who was with you yesterday, eating as you eat, drinking as you drink, wearing as you wear, and enjoying his worldly life, has now become a captive of his deeds in this grave.