visits which are prescribed in Islam and are required for the purpose of making du’aa’ for the dead, praying for mercy for them, remembering death and preparing oneself for the Hereafter. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Visit the graves, for they remind you of the Hereafter.” (Narrated by Muslim, 976).The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to visit graves,
as did his Companions, may Allaah be pleased with them.It was reported that ‘Aa’ishah said that when it was her night for the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to stay with her,
he would go out during the latter part of the night to (the cemetery of) al-Baqee’ and say, “Peace be upon you, dwellings of the believing people. There has come to you that which you were promised, ,
and if Allaah wills we will follow you soon. O Allaah, forgive the people of Baqee’ al-Gharqad.” (Narrated by Muslim, 974).(ii) the second type is bid’ah (innovation),,,,
