Standing at the feet side of the grave
Question
Would ziyarat for the deceased be performed within the boundary of the qabarstan? Is it not an ibadat of ziyarat if I prayed from outside the boundary?
Answer
The ziyaarat of general deceased can be done from any spot in the qabrastan. If it is a specific person it should be done near him, preferably at his feet side. You should be face to face with the deceased.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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