Ruling on Reciting the Qur'an During Condolences or When Visiting Graves
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What is the ruling on reciting the Qur'an for the deceased during condolences, when visiting graves, or when passing by them?
Answer: It is not prescribed to recite the Qur'an when visiting graves. Rather, one should greet them with the prescribed greeting:Sunan Ibn Majah 1547Sahih (Darussalam) This is how one greets them: “O Allah, forgive them and have mercy on them,” Mishkat al-Masabih 1764. This is how the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught his Companions. He used to teach them to say when they visited graves: Sunan Ibn Majah 1547Sahih (Darussalam) And in the other narration: Sunan an-Nasa'i 2037Sahih (Darussalam) As for during condolences, one should admonish them and remind them, such as with the noble verse: “Those who, when a calamity strikes them, say: ‘Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we shall return’” [Surat al-Baqarah: 155-156]. There is no harm in reciting verses that contain patience during calamities, reminding people by way of advice. There is no harm in this; it is prescribed. One should offer condolences, make du'a for them, and remind them with verses and hadiths that encourage patience. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Answer: It is not prescribed to recite the Qur'an when visiting graves. Rather, one should greet them with the prescribed greeting:
As-salamu ‘alaykum ahlad-diyar minal-mu’minina wal- muslimin, wa inna insha’ Allah bikum lahiqun, nas’alul-laha lana wa lakumul-‘afiyah
السلام عليكم دار قوم وإنا إن شاء الله بكم لاحقون، نسأل الله لنا ولكم العافيةPeace be upon you, inhabitants of the dwellings who are of the number of the believers and the Muslims. If God will, we shall join you.
السلام عليكم أهل الديار من المؤمنين المسلمين وإنا إن شاء الله بكم لاحقونAs-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 المؤمنين والمسلمين، وإنا إن شاء الله بكم لاحقون، نسأل الله لنا ولكم العافيةMay Allah have mercy upon those who have gone on ahead of us and those who come later on
يرحم الله المستقدمين منا والمستأخرينAnd give good tidings to the patient
وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
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