*     Use a common path to the cemetery that does not pass over old graves. Avoid any newly created paths over burial grounds. It is mentioned in Radd al-Muḥtār, “It is prohibited to walk on paths created by destroying graves.”^[1]

*     Even if there is a doubt of it being a newly created path, walking on it is sinful and impermissible.^[2]

*     It has been observed at many shrines, that the graves of Muslims are levelled to create walking paths or sitting areas for visitors. Walking, standing, sitting to recite, or even engaging in dhikr on such areas is haram. One should make dua from a distance in this case.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Announcement

More Sunnan and manners of visiting cemeteries will be discussed in study circles. Please do join these to learn more!

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

The six ṣalawāt and two duꜤāˈs recited in the sunnah-inspired weekly gatherings of Dawat-e-Islami

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1. The ṣalāt for the night preceding Friday