Ruling on relatives of the deceased sitting beside the grave

Published

Jul 12, 2020 / Dhul-Qa'idah 8, 1441 AH

Question:

What is the ruling on a relative of a dead person sitting beside the grave when people leave after the burial for no more than half an hour?

Answer:

It is impermissible Bid’ah (innovation in religion) that a relative of the deceased sits at the grave after burial for half an hour.