Sunnah of Visiting The Graveyard

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SUNNAH METHOD OF VISITING THE


GRAVEYARD
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "Make
Ziyaarat (frequent)
of the graveyard, for verily, visiting the graves diminishes the
love of this world and makes (one) remember the Aakhirat."
When visiting the graveyard (cemetery) endeavour to establish in the heart the
transitory and perishable nature of the world. Reflect on the condition of the dead -
that like we are today walking around the earth. So were these inmates of the
graves; and, one day we too will be lying there buried under sand. In order to
achieve this purpose which is explained in the above Hadith, it is best that you visit
the cemetery alone. Do not visit the cemetery in a group or gathering, for then, you
will not attain this noble purpose, viz., diminishing of the love of the world from
the heart and the remembrance of the hereafter.
Upon reaching the graveyard recite the Dua which Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) and his Companions were in the habit of reciting. The Dua is:
Assalaamu alaikum ahlad diyaar minas mumineena wal
muslimeena. Wa innaa inshaa'allahu bikum la-laahikoon. Nas
alul laaha lanaa waial kumul aafiyah.
Translation: May the Peace (of Allah) be upon you, O people
of this land (the graveyard), who are among the Believers!
Insha Allah, we too shall (soon) be joining you. We ask Allah
protection for you and for ourselves."
Once you have recited this Dua or any other similar Dua recorded in the Ahadith,
you will have discharged your duty and fulfilled the right which the inmates of the
graves had over you. At the same time you, will be executing the practice
commanded in the above-stated Hadith.
If you have time, it is meritorious to recite some parts from the Quraan Shareef and
ask Allah Ta'ala to accept the recital and bestow the Sawaab on the dead. Reciting
of Surah Yaseen, Surah Mulk, and Surah Ikhlaas have been specially mentioned in
the Hadith.
The above method is the simple and pure way in which Rasulullah (Sallallaahu
Alayhi Wasallam) and his Sahaba discharged the duty of making ziyaarat of the
cemetery. There is no other ceremony or custom to be observed. From the Ahadith
we learn that there are three reasons for visiting the cemetery, viz.
Eliminating love of the world from the heart.
Creating remembrance of the Aakbirat in the heart.
Benefiting the dead by reciting the Quraan and Dua.

These requirements are best achieved when visiting the graveyard in the manner
explained above and adhering strictly to the Sunnah practice of Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).
Majlis: Safar 1398

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Source: Jamiatul Ulama (Kwazulu-Natal)

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