The ruling on facing the qiblah after visiting the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
Is there a basis for facing the qiblah after greeting the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and making du'a' for him?
Answer:
Yes, this was the practice of the Salaf. When they greeted him and wished to make du'a', they would face the qiblah. They did not make du'a' while facing the grave; rather, they would call upon Allah while facing the qiblah in any location.
As for greeting him, one should face him. It is established from Abu Hanifah (may Allah have mercy on him) that he would face the qiblah even when greeting him. However, the correct view, which is held by the majority, is that one should face the grave when greeting him and making du'a' for him (peace and blessings be upon him). As for when one wishes to make du'a' for oneself afterwards, one should face the qiblah.
Is there a basis for facing the qiblah after greeting the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and making du'a' for him?
Answer:
Yes, this was the practice of the Salaf. When they greeted him and wished to make du'a', they would face the qiblah. They did not make du'a' while facing the grave; rather, they would call upon Allah while facing the qiblah in any location.
As for greeting him, one should face him. It is established from Abu Hanifah (may Allah have mercy on him) that he would face the qiblah even when greeting him. However, the correct view, which is held by the majority, is that one should face the grave when greeting him and making du'a' for him (peace and blessings be upon him). As for when one wishes to make du'a' for oneself afterwards, one should face the qiblah.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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