Dream - Visiting graves is one of the recommendations of Prophet Muhammad SAW to his followers. Because this practice is considered to bring benefits and goodness to both the person performing it and to the deceased.
In addition, grave pilgrimage has several benefits for both the person performing it and for the deceased. With grave pilgrimage, a Muslim will realize that death is certain, convey prayers and hopes, strengthen spiritual connections, become aware of the afterlife, cultivate gratitude, and strengthen faith and piety.
Recommendation for Visiting Graves
The hadith that encourages visiting graves is mentioned in a narration by Imam Muslim. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "I used to forbid you from visiting graves, but now you may visit them." (HR. Muslim) There are many reasons why we should visit graves. So, what are the benefits and wisdom that can be used as reasons to perform grave visits? Let's find out in the following explanation!
1. Reminding Humans about Death
The reason why we should visit graves is because this recommendation reminds us of death, which is a natural part of life. Visiting the graves of the deceased teaches us to reflect on our temporary life in this world and prepare ourselves for the afterlife.
2. Grateful for Blessings and Abundance
When visiting a grave, we can remember the blessings and blessings that Allah has given to us and the deceased. This makes us more grateful for all the gifts that have been given.
3. Realizing the Purpose of Life
Visiting graves helps to guide us in seeking a more noble and beneficial purpose in life. By witnessing the limitations and temporary nature of worldly life, we are reminded to pursue eternal goals and draw closer to Allah.
4. Appreciating Time
Visiting graves makes us appreciate the time that has been given by Allah. This encourages us to not waste time and to use it to the best of our abilities in beneficial matters.
5. Conveying Prayers and Hopes
Through grave pilgrimage, Muslims can convey prayers and good wishes to the deceased, in the form of seeking forgiveness, mercy, and salvation for them in the afterlife.
6. Strengthening the Relationship with the Deceased
Visiting graves is a form of respect and acknowledgment towards the existence of the spirits of those who have passed away, thus strengthening the spiritual bond between the visitors and the departed individuals.
7. Raising Awareness of the Afterlife
Through the grave pilgrimage, Muslims are awakened to the importance of preparing themselves for the afterlife, thus encouraging them to focus more on worship and goodness.
8. Teaching Simplicity and Temporary Life
Visiting graves teaches Muslims about simplicity and tranquility in facing life, because everyone will ultimately return to Allah SWT. And the most important thing in this life is one's deeds. That every action will be accounted for and rewarded according to one's deeds.
9. Conveying Moral Messages and Goodness
Through grave pilgrimage, Muslims can learn and convey moral messages and goodness contained in both life and the hereafter, as a form of lessons from the lives of those who have passed away.
10. Cultivating Gratitude and Reflection
Visiting graves helps Muslims to appreciate the blessings given by Allah SWT, as well as reflect on the journey of life that has been passed and the deeds that have been done.
11. Strengthening Faith and Piety
Visiting graves helps strengthen the faith and piety of Muslims by reminding them of the greatness of Allah SWT, the afterlife, and the importance of worship and righteous deeds throughout life.
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