´It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:` “When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) died, they differed as to whether his grave should have a niche or a ditch in the ground, until they spoke and raised their voices concerning that. Then ‘Umar said: ‘Do not shout in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), living or dead,’ or words to that effect. So they sent for both the one who made a niche and the one who dug graves without a niche, and the one who used to make a niche came and dug a grave with a niche for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), then he (ﷺ) was buried.”
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
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From the discussion and debate of the noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum ajma'in), it is understood
that in their view, both methods were correct.
The only point worthy of consideration was which method should be adopted for the blessed grave of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
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When, in any matter, both aspects are nearly equal,
then such a method should be adopted
upon which both parties are satisfied
and the disagreement comes to an end.
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The requirement of respect for the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is that one should not speak loudly in his presence.
This respect remains established even after his passing.
Therefore, one should avoid speaking or arguing in a loud voice near the blessed grave.
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The graves of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu), and Umar (radi Allahu anhu) were constructed outside of Masjid Nabawi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), in the residence of Aisha (radi Allahu anha).
Later, when Masjid Nabawi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was expanded, the chambers of the Mothers of the Believers were also included in the mosque.
Now, the requirement of respect for the mosque is also that one should not speak loudly there.
Therefore, those who visit the Prophet’s (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) grave should also be mindful not to recite salat and salam in a loud voice there, but rather, the prescribed supplications for visiting graves should be recited in a low voice.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 1558