Spreading rose petals over a grave
Question
I want to know what is the significance of sprinkling water and spreading rose petals over the grave. Does this give any benefit to the dead person in that grave?
Answer
Spreading rose petals over the grave is a baseless practice.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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