It is prescribed for one who passes by the graves to greet their inhabitants
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Question:
I live in a neighborhood that has a cemetery, and I travel a road next to it every day; in fact, I travel this road more than once a day. What is obligatory for me in this case? Do I have to greet the dead constantly, or what should I do? Please guide us, may Allah reward you.
Answer:
The visitation of graves, the lawful visitation, is a recommended practice (sunnah); because it serves as a reminder of the Hereafter and of death, and because it involves supplicating for the dead—if they are Muslims—for forgiveness, mercy, and safety from the Fire. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Ibn Majah 1569Sahih (Darussalam) And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught his Companions that when they visited the graves, they should say: Sunan Ibn Majah 1547Sahih (Darussalam) There are many hadiths regarding the visitation of graves. It is prescribed for you, whenever you pass by the graves, to greet their inhabitants and supplicate for them for forgiveness and safety. This is not obligatory, but rather it is recommended, and there is a great reward in it. If you pass by and do not greet them, there is no blame on you. And success is from Allah.
I live in a neighborhood that has a cemetery, and I travel a road next to it every day; in fact, I travel this road more than once a day. What is obligatory for me in this case? Do I have to greet the dead constantly, or what should I do? Please guide us, may Allah reward you.
Answer:
The visitation of graves, the lawful visitation, is a recommended practice (sunnah); because it serves as a reminder of the Hereafter and of death, and because it involves supplicating for the dead—if they are Muslims—for forgiveness, mercy, and safety from the Fire. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Visit the graves, for they will remind you of the Hereafter.
زوروا القبور فإنها تذكركم الآخرةAs-salamu ‘alaykum ahlad-diyar minal-mu’minina wal- muslimin, wa inna insha’ Allah bikum lahiqun, nas’alul-laha lana wa lakumul-‘afiyah (Peace be upon you, O inhabitants of the abodes, believers and Muslims, and we will join you soon if Allah wills. We ask Allah for well-being for us and for you).
السلام عليكم أهل الديار من المسلمين والمؤمنين وإنا إن شاء الله بكم لاحقون نسأل الله لنا ولكم العافية
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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