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Sahih Muslim 972b (Book 11, Hadith 127) #9397
Prohibiting Praying and Sitting on Graves

SUMMARY: It is not permissible to pray facing towards graves or sit on them.

Abu Marthad al-Ghanawi reported Allah's Messenger as saying: Do not pray facing towards the graves, and do not sit on them.
وَحَدَّثَنَا حَسَنُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ الْبَجَلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ بُسْرِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ الْخَوْلاَنِيِّ، عَنْ وَاثِلَةَ بْنِ الأَسْقَعِ، عَنْ أَبِي مَرْثَدٍ الْغَنَوِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُصَلُّوا إِلَى الْقُبُورِ وَلاَ تَجْلِسُوا عَلَيْهَا‏"‏

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Do not pray facing towards the graves .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is a reminder from Allah's Messenger that it is prohibited to pray facing towards the graves, as well as sitting on them. This prohibition applies to all Muslims, regardless of their age or gender. The Prophet Muhammad was sent by Allah as a mercy for all mankind, and this hadith serves as an example of his teachings which are meant to bring peace and harmony in our lives. By following these teachings, we can ensure that we remain respectful of those who have passed away while also maintaining our own spiritual connection with Allah.

The Prophet Muhammad taught us that it is important to remember those who have passed away but also maintain respect for their resting place by avoiding activities such as praying or sitting near the grave site. We should instead focus our prayers directly towards Allah in order to receive His blessings and mercy upon us all. Additionally, this hadith serves as a reminder for us to be mindful of how we interact with others around us; even if someone has passed away, they still deserve respect from those living around them.

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