Making dua at one's father's grave
Question
If a son visits his deceased father's grave and makes a dua for himself there, is this permissible?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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