May the curse of Allah be upon the Jews and Christians; they took the graves of their prop…

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Hadith text: May the curse of Allah be upon the Jews and Christians;…

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• This is one of his final advices, which indicates its significance and the need to give it careful attention.
• The emphatic prohibition and strict forbiddance of taking graves as places of worship or intentionally praying at them, except for the funeral prayer, as this leads to venerating the deceased, circumambulating his grave, touching its corners, or calling upon his name—all of which are acts and means of Shirk (polytheism).
• The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was so attentive and careful about Tawhīd (monotheism) and fearful about venerating the graves, for this leads to Shirk.
• Allah Almighty protected His Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) from having acts of Shirk committed at his grave. He inspired his Companions and those who came after them to safeguard his grave by keeping it from being made prominent.
• The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) adhered to the Prophet's advice and were diligent in preserving Tawhīd.
• The prohibition of imitating the Jews and Christians, and that building over graves is one of their practices.
• Offering prayer at the graves or towards them falls under taking the graves as places of worship, even if no mosque is built there.

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