Was visiting graves initially prohibited, and then was a dispensation granted for it?
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Question:
His saying (peace and blessings be upon him):?
Answer:
Initially, they were prohibited from visiting graves, but then the prohibition was abrogated. Since they were new to Islam, they were forbidden from visiting so that no shirk (associating partners with Allah) might occur. Once Islam became firmly established in their hearts and they understood Islam, a dispensation was granted for visiting, as it is a benefit without harm. It softens the hearts and serves as a reminder of death and the Hereafter.
His saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
I used to prohibit you
كنتُ نهيتُكمAnswer:
Initially, they were prohibited from visiting graves, but then the prohibition was abrogated. Since they were new to Islam, they were forbidden from visiting so that no shirk (associating partners with Allah) might occur. Once Islam became firmly established in their hearts and they understood Islam, a dispensation was granted for visiting, as it is a benefit without harm. It softens the hearts and serves as a reminder of death and the Hereafter.
Source
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