Riyad as-Salihin, 1766
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is much better for one of you to sit on a live coal, which will burn his clothes and get to his skin than to sit on a grave." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
لأن يجلس أحدكم على جمرة، فتحرق ثيابه، فتخلص على جلده خير له من أن يجلس على قبر
((رواه مسلم))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 256
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is prohibited to sit on the graves of Muslims, for the inviolability of a Muslim is the same whether he is alive or dead.<br>
2) It is recommended to give examples while preaching others, as this is one of the Prophet’s educational methods.