Question
In our village the graves have been subjected to disrespect. The graveyard has become a pathway for camels, cattle and goats, and a route for cars. Even worse than that, some people have applied to build on the graves. What is your view about this matter?

Is sitting on graves OK?

Answer
Praise be to Allaah.
This is not permissible, because it is not permissible to interfere with graves in any way so long as any remains of the dead are still to be found in them. The sanctity of the dead is like the sanctity of the living. So it is not permissible to subject graves to any disrespect, whether by stepping on them, making them pathways, praying in the graveyard, or making them part of people’s dwelling-places. None of these things are allowed, unless the occupants of the graves have turned to dust and there is nothing left of their bodies. In that case, it is OK to use the graveyards for fields or houses or other purposes. But so long as any trace of the dead bodies are left, it is not permissible to use them or walk on them, because the dead Muslim came to this place before you; he got there first so he has more right to it. His sanctity when he is dead is the same as his sanctity when he was alive.

When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saw a man step on a grave, he said: “If one of you were to sit on a live coal that burned his garment and reached his skin, that would be better for him than sitting on a grave.” (Narrated by Muslim, 9711; Abu Dawood, 3228).This is a warning, because of the disrespect towards that Muslim that is involved.

The scholars stated that it is haraam to relieve oneself in between graves, and that it is not permitted to sit on a grave, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not sit on graves, and do not pray towards them.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 972; Abu Dawood, no. 3229). We should not lean on graves, or step on them, or show any disrespect towards them; all of that is not allowed. And Allaah is the Source of strength.

Source: From Fataawa Al-Shaykh ‘Abd-Allaah Ibn Humayd, P. 161
IslamQA

People actually need more enlightenment on this. Our people have even turned most to sitting place. They sit on them. jazaakallahu khayran

Okay,

Allah knows the best.

Jazakallahu Khairan may Allah guide us all to the straight path Ameen[color=#990000][/color][b][/b]

May Almighty Allah lead us through the path of righteousness

Jazaqumulahu khairan fil duniyah wal akhira to the writer.



Very educative

May Allah lead us right.

Rashduct4luv:
Question
In our village the graves have been subjected to disrespect. The graveyard has become a pathway for camels, cattle and goats, and a route for cars. Even worse than that, some people have applied to build on the graves. What is your view about this matter?

Is sitting on graves OK?

Answer
Praise be to Allaah.
This is not permissible, because it is not permissible to interfere with graves in any way so long as any remains of the dead are still to be found in them. The sanctity of the dead is like the sanctity of the living. So it is not permissible to subject graves to any disrespect, whether by stepping on them, making them pathways, praying in the graveyard, or making them part of people’s dwelling-places. None of these things are allowed, unless the occupants of the graves have turned to dust and there is nothing left of their bodies. In that case, it is OK to use the graveyards for fields or houses or other purposes. But so long as any trace of the dead bodies are left, it is not permissible to use them or walk on them, because the dead Muslim came to this place before you; he got there first so he has more right to it. His sanctity when he is dead is the same as his sanctity when he was alive.

When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saw a man step on a grave, he said: “If one of you were to sit on a live coal that burned his garment and reached his skin, that would be better for him than sitting on a grave.” (Narrated by Muslim, 9711; Abu Dawood, 3228).This is a warning, because of the disrespect towards that Muslim that is involved.

The scholars stated that it is haraam to relieve oneself in between graves, and that it is not permitted to sit on a grave, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not sit on graves, and do not pray towards them.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 972; Abu Dawood, no. 3229). We should not lean on graves, or step on them, or show any disrespect towards them; all of that is not allowed. And Allaah is the Source of strength.

Source: From Fataawa Al-Shaykh ‘Abd-Allaah Ibn Humayd, P. 161
IslamQA

no comment, i will find one soon!

fortran123:

no comment, i will find one soon!

You won't be able to find any save a weak argument.

fortran123:

no comment, i will find one soon!

Rashduct4luv:


You won't be able to find any save a weak argument.

We have unfinished business.

fortran123:


We have unfinished business.

Of cos we do too!

O Allah! Light the graves of Muslims who have passed away. Ameen