Visit to Shrines (Pakistani Context)
Introduction:
“Visit to shrines” is a very controversial topic that whether it is permitted in Islam or not and if it is not permitted than why it is practiced by most of the Sufis orders. We have searched in this project about this controversy with proofs and reasons from Quran and Sunnah. A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines are found in many of the world's religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Wicca, Chinese folk religion and Shinto, as well as in secular and non-religious settings such as a war memorial. Shrines can be found in various settings, such as churches, temples, cemeteries, or in the home, although portable shrines are also found in some cultures. Many questions come in minds of various people that should Muslims visit shrines of dead people, even if some of them were known for being pious. And do Muslims believe that a dead person can intermediate between them and Allah? And if it is present in the Sufi orders then what is its legal status according to Quran and Sunnah.
Traditions of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) regarding visit to shrines:
Visit to shrines is a great controversial act due to which some people are against the Sufi practices. We will discuss and try to prove this act that whether it is good or bad in the light of Quran and Sunnah.
Visit to graveyards by Holy Prophet (S.A.W.):
The scholars of Islam with the support of verses of Qur’an and traditions have recommended ziyarat of grave especially the ziyarat of the Holy Prophet's grave and those of the pious people and consider this to be a virtue and honor.
Witnessing this silent valley which softens the most adamant heart and makes the most heavy ear to hear and gives brightness to the most poor eye-sight, causes a person to review his plans in life and ponder over the great responsibilities
“Visit to shrines” is a very controversial topic that whether it is permitted in Islam or not and if it is not permitted than why it is practiced by most of the Sufis orders. We have searched in this project about this controversy with proofs and reasons from Quran and Sunnah. A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines are found in many of the world's religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Wicca, Chinese folk religion and Shinto, as well as in secular and non-religious settings such as a war memorial. Shrines can be found in various settings, such as churches, temples, cemeteries, or in the home, although portable shrines are also found in some cultures. Many questions come in minds of various people that should Muslims visit shrines of dead people, even if some of them were known for being pious. And do Muslims believe that a dead person can intermediate between them and Allah? And if it is present in the Sufi orders then what is its legal status according to Quran and Sunnah.
Traditions of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) regarding visit to shrines:
Visit to shrines is a great controversial act due to which some people are against the Sufi practices. We will discuss and try to prove this act that whether it is good or bad in the light of Quran and Sunnah.
Visit to graveyards by Holy Prophet (S.A.W.):
The scholars of Islam with the support of verses of Qur’an and traditions have recommended ziyarat of grave especially the ziyarat of the Holy Prophet's grave and those of the pious people and consider this to be a virtue and honor.
Witnessing this silent valley which softens the most adamant heart and makes the most heavy ear to hear and gives brightness to the most poor eye-sight, causes a person to review his plans in life and ponder over the great responsibilities