مختصر صحيح مسلم

Mukhtasar Muslim

Issues of Funerals

Sitting on graves and praying facing them

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Hadith 498
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If someone were to sit on a burning ember that burns his clothes and reaches his skin, it would still be better than sitting on a grave (i.e., keeping vigil there).
Hadith Reference مختصر صحيح مسلم / 498
Hadith 499
Sayyiduna Abu Marthad Ghanawi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Do not sit on the grave and do not pray towards it.
Hadith Reference مختصر صحيح مسلم / 499