Fatwa #1279029 September 2004United States of America

I’ve heard that the Soul (Ruh) of a person visits their house for 40 days? Is there any significance of the 3rd day (‘Ziyarat’) or 40 days (‘Chehlum’) after a person’s death?

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Are we required to visit their grave on these days?

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There is no basis of the deceased visiting the house after 3 days and 40 days.

Anything related to this un-Islamic basis is also incorrect. This including visiting the graves.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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