✖ Prohibition of Writing on the Grave
✍ Written by: Imran Ayyub Lahori
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clearly forbade writing on graves. The Hadith states:
نهي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أن يكتب عليه
"The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited writing on the grave."
Sahih: Sahih Abu Dawood: 2763
Kitab al-Janaiz: Chapter on Building Over the Grave
Abu Dawood: 3226
Tirmidhi: 1052
This authentic narration establishes that engraving names, verses, or any inscriptions on the grave is not permitted in Islam. It is part of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) guidance to maintain simplicity and humility in burial practices.
✍ Written by: Imran Ayyub Lahori
❖ It Is Not Permissible to Write on the Grave
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clearly forbade writing on graves. The Hadith states:
نهي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أن يكتب عليه
"The Prophet (ﷺ) prohibited writing on the grave."
Sahih: Sahih Abu Dawood: 2763 Kitab al-Janaiz: Chapter on Building Over the Grave Abu Dawood: 3226 Tirmidhi: 1052✔ Key Point:
This authentic narration establishes that engraving names, verses, or any inscriptions on the grave is not permitted in Islam. It is part of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) guidance to maintain simplicity and humility in burial practices.
