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The eight of Shawwal is considered to be a sad day for Muslims. It is on
this day that the Wahabbi clan has assaulted the sanctity tombs and
destroying their holy shrines. This clan does not allow buildings on
graves however great the dead person may be and they prohibit honouring
of graves and regard it as disobedience to religious belief and a form
of polytheism. They also consider entreaty with the prophet (SAWA), the
imams and the godly men as aberration and deviation from the right path.
This is in contrast to the other schools of thoughts in Islam that allow
building of graves. In fact, they consider it desirable (mustahab). They
even look it at as show of respect and honour to those embraced in these
graves unlike the Wahabbi clan who portrays it as worship of graves.
The destruction and demolition of the holy shrines of Imams (AS), the
prophet's wives (SAWA), this companions, pious men and martyrs of Islam
was completed on 8 Shawwal 1344 after hijra (21 April 1925 AD) . Since
that disastrous day, the ruling authorities that follow the Wahabbi
faith did not pay any attention to the objects of the Muslim world or
their demands to rebuild and restore these holy places.
Undoubtedly, preservation of historical monuments, especially those
related to the leaders of Islam is a duty dictated by natural sentiments
and emotions. Similarly, people are naturally eager to honour their
great and dignified leaders. The spiritual and historical leaders have
also adhered to this principle throughout history.
The Baqee' cemetery embraces the graves of a number of Islamic leaders
eminent men. The messenger of Allah, Mohammad (SAWA),used to visit the
Baqee' where he would stand by the graves, pray and ask forgiveness for
the dead. Historical sources also report that he once stood by the grave
of one of his noble companions, Othman bin Madhoon, saying,'peace be
upon you, (you) houses of faithful men. We, by the will of Allah, are
joining you. May Allah forgive those lying in Baqee' 'al-farqad'.
The seerah (way of light) of the holy prophet (SAWA) demonstrates that
visiting of graves is desirable (mustahab). The way of life of the
prophet companions also indicates this. However, it is regrettable that,
contrary to all Muslim schools of thought, the Muslims have been
disallowed from visiting these honourable graves. Instead, the ruling
authorities ignored repeated calls by authorities have converted the
graves of the imams of the prophet's household, his wives and his pious
companions to a pile of scattered rubbles. Is this demolition of graves
not a departure from the sunnah (way of life) of the prophet (SAWA) and
his companions?
Allah has told us that the prophet's way of life is a good example and
to be followed. Allah has also ordered us to obey him and be guided by
his religious codes (sharia).One of these established codes is to
respect the dead and refrain from insulting them. Destruction and
demolition of the graves is a clear insult to the dead and a disgrace to
the honour of the Muslim nation. |
