I CAN MAKE du‘a for my loved ones who’ve passed away from anywhere in the world — and I know that Allah hears me. His Mercy isn’t limited by distance.
But still… there’s something different about standing at their graves, like I did recently. Something quiet, humbling, and deeply human.
The Prophet ﷺ once said: “I had prohibited you from visiting graves, but now you may visit them. Verily, they remind you of the Hereafter and lessen your attachment to the world.” (Ibn Mājah)
And it’s true. When I visit the grave, I realise:
The du‘a I make — that’s for them.
But the visit… that’s for me.
A reminder of where we’re all headed. A softening of the heart. A moment to step away from the noise of the world — and remember what truly matters.
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