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In need of a Muslim graveyard

I have a question about funeral/graves. I converted to Islam almost 2 years ago, Alhamdulillah! I live in Denmark where Muslims don't have their ownburial place. We Muslimshave only a few places for graves not far from where the Christians are buried! The problem here in Demark is that after around 20 years ifthe grave is not paidfor theydemolish.. More

88239 12-7-2004
Planting on graves

It is said in one of the Bukhari hadith that the prophet once was passing and pointed to graves and said that they were being punished.One because of backbiting and other because of the impurities while urinating. Then the prophet took palm plants and planted on the graves. The ulama (scholars)say that everything in this world praises Allah including.. More

87977 17-6-2004
Raising the hand while making Du’a at the cemetery

Is itpermissible to raise yourhands when making Du’aafter burying the dead person and while visiting the graveyard? Please give evidence... More

87633 26-4-2004
Shrines at graves and their value

What is the purpose for constructing shrines? Is it lawful to visit them? Is not fasting for a whole lifetime and not praying also or fasting and praying the Maghrib and Asr Salah in the shrine worth it to keep the person in the grave happy?.. More

87505 24-4-2004
Buying plots in city cemetery in USA to bury Muslims

I live in USA. Is it allowed if our Muslim community buys a section of the city cemetery to bury our Muslim brothers and sisters?.. More

86062 15-7-2003
Remembrances for Deceased Father and Younger Brother

My father and younger brother expired within a span of 10 days. Can I visit their graves often? What is the correct way of praying Fatiha for them? What should I recite when I visit them? I need to know our Islamic way of doing it. Please pray for them. .. More

85657 9-3-2003
A non-Muslim entering a Muslim Cemetery to bury a relative

Can a non-Muslim woman enter a Muslim cemetary to attend burial of her relative? Can she if she is in menses?.. More

85576 8-2-2003
Supplicating for the Deceased at the Grave

My father and mother died a decade ago. I want to know under the light of Islam how I should pray for them at their grave. What is the best way to ask Allah to forgive them? Should a Muslim recite Qur'an by sitting or standing by the grave or somewhere in the graveyard? If yes, how? .. More

84616 31-7-2002
Hadeeth about Passing by a Non-Muslim Grave

Is there any Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) that what we should say when we pass by a non-Muslim grave? .. More

83656 15-1-2002
Widow Reserves Plot Next to Deceased Husband

My father passed away 10 days ago and has been buried with Muslims in USA. My mother wants to reserve a place beside my father's grave so she can be buried next to him when she dies. Is that allowed in Islam? .. More

83512 11-12-2001
Readings when Visiting the Graves

Can you please advise me what should you read when you visit the grave of family and friend? .. More

83228 6-9-2001
Saying Salaam to the Dead in Graveyards

Is there any Hadith about saying salaam to the dead bodies in graves after entering the graveyard? .. More

83013 28-6-2001
Visiting shrines

What is wrong in visiting a shrine other than holy Prophet's (PBUH)?.. More

81744 31-1-2000

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58 fatwas

In need of a Muslim graveyard

Planting on graves

Raising the hand while making Du’a at the cemetery

Shrines at graves and their value

Buying plots in city cemetery in USA to bury Muslims

Remembrances for Deceased Father and Younger Brother

A non-Muslim entering a Muslim Cemetery to bury a relative

Supplicating for the Deceased at the Grave

Hadeeth about Passing by a Non-Muslim Grave

Widow Reserves Plot Next to Deceased Husband

Readings when Visiting the Graves

Saying Salaam to the Dead in Graveyards

Visiting shrines

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