Is it permissible to kiss the Mazaars of the Awliyah Allah, to make tawaaf (circumbulate) of the graves and make sajdah there?
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Question: What is the ruling of the Ulama-e-Kiraam regarding whether in the light of Shariat and according to the Hanafi Mazhab, it is permissible to kiss the Mazaars of the Awliyah Allah, make tawaaf (circumbulate) of the graves and make Sajdah there? The Answer: Verily to make Tawaaf out of respect for anything except the Kaaba is not allowed, and to make Sajdah to anyone but Allah in our Shariat is Haraam and the Ulama have a difference in opinion in the issue of kissing the graves and to encircle is not allowed, especially the Mazaars of the Awliya-e-Kiraam. Our Ulama have mentioned that we should stand at least four hand lengths away, as it is this that is respectful, so why then should one think of standing directly in front. This is the fatwa that is given to the general public and the position or research is different. (Translators Note: Here Aala Hazrat (radi Allahu anhu) is mentioning that it is better and respectful to stand a distance of four hand lengths away. What he is explaining is that the Wali is a great King and we are not even worthy of going so close to him, as there is a possibility that we may disrespect him, so respect is to stand a slight distance away with love and modesty) |