Are greetings extended to the grave dwellers whilst visiting the graveyard, or in the street whilst walking past the graveyard?
Category: Fatwa
Seeking forgiveness for the deceased by the graveside
Is it permissible to stand by the graveside and seek forgiveness and supplicate for the deceased after burying him, and [likewise] to place/throw sand/earth over the grave?
Specific time to visit the graves
With respect to men, is there a specific time [legislated] to visit the graves? And [likewise] is there a specific time prohibited to visit the graves?
The shroud is stained with impure water
If the shroud is stained with impure water, then what should be done?
Placing the hands of the deceased by either side of him
After washing the deceased, those responsible [for washing] place the right hand over the left as in prayer when they shroud him. Is this act correct?
Placing a bare stone as an indicator by the grave
Some people place a sign with a big stone made of marble or some other specific sign to indicate the grave of the deceased so as to facilitate future visits…
Offering condolences to the relatives of the deceased
Someone died and we went to bury him, and [afterwards] some of us offered our condolences to the relatives of the deceased at the graveside. So is this permissible?
The first obligation upon creation
What is the first obligation upon creation?
‘Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary descending from the heavens
I read in a book that ‘Eesaa (Jesus) the son of Mary ﷺ will descend from the heavens before the Day of Resurrection, and shall rule upon the earth for 40 years.
Whoever abuses the religion and the Prophets
hat is the ruling regarding someone who abuses the religion or any of the prophets?