Fatwa #27464 May 2001United States of America

Is praying in a Mosque where there is a grave permissible?

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As-Salaamu Alaikum Mufti Ibrahim,I was told that praying in the mosque where the grave of Hussein RA is here in Cairo is not permissible because it has a grave connected to it. Please clarify. Was-Salaam.

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Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

The Salaat performed in a Musjid next to a grave is valid.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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