What is the writing that is prohibited on graves?
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The Shaykh : Yes, the prohibition regarding writing on graves: First, this is not writing; it is numbers. Second, it is not on the grave; it is on the side, on the wall, and there is a space between it and the grave.
Third, the intended meaning of "writing" is writing that involves honoring and glorifying this deceased person, as they used to do in the pre-Islamic age of ignorance. This is evidenced by the fact that it was prohibited to plaster the grave, to write on it, and to sit on it. Thus, glorification and insult were combined. The intended meaning of the prohibited writing is writing intended to glorify and honor this deceased person. As for writing intended only for announcement, there is nothing wrong with it.
And with this, this session ends, because the appointment between us and you is the call to prayer, and the call to prayer has been made. I ask Allah to guide Musa to hasten.
The Shaykh : Yes, the prohibition regarding writing on graves: First, this is not writing; it is numbers. Second, it is not on the grave; it is on the side, on the wall, and there is a space between it and the grave.
Third, the intended meaning of "writing" is writing that involves honoring and glorifying this deceased person, as they used to do in the pre-Islamic age of ignorance. This is evidenced by the fact that it was prohibited to plaster the grave, to write on it, and to sit on it. Thus, glorification and insult were combined. The intended meaning of the prohibited writing is writing intended to glorify and honor this deceased person. As for writing intended only for announcement, there is nothing wrong with it.
And with this, this session ends, because the appointment between us and you is the call to prayer, and the call to prayer has been made. I ask Allah to guide Musa to hasten.