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IRSYAD HUKUM KE-78: HUKUM MENJIRUS AIR MAWAR KE ATAS KUBUR
What is the ruling on sprinkling rose water on a grave?
Short answer
Many Shafi'i scholars regard sprinkling ordinary water on a grave as permissible, and some consider it recommended, based on the Prophet's act of sprinkling water on the grave of his son Ibrahim.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Many Shafi'i scholars regard sprinkling ordinary water on a grave as permissible, and some consider it recommended, based on the Prophet's act of sprinkling water on the grave of his son Ibrahim. Using rose water or similar is deemed disliked (makruh) because it involves wasting money and property. Those who wish to do so are allowed, but praying for the deceased is more important.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara umumnya, ramai ulama Syafie berpendapat hukumnya harus bahkan ada pendapat menyatakan sunat kerana perbuatan Rasulullah SAW itu. Tetapi penggunaan air mawar pula dianggap sebagai makruh kerana dengan sebab pembelian dan pembaziran.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-78: HUKUM MENJIRUS AIR MAWAR KE ATAS KUBUR”, 21 August 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/1920-irsyad-fatwa-ke-78-hukum-menjirus-air-mawar-ke-atas-kubur. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-sprinkling-rose-water-on-grave/