Is it permissible to erect a gravestone?
In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful.
Answer
Graves should be simple and without any fancy or extravagant decoration. It is because of this reason it is considered impermissible to strengthen the graves by using cement or with baked bricks. (Raddul Muhtar p.144 v.3)
With regards to your question, it is permissible to place headstones on graves for identification purposes only. Furthermore, it is not permissible to write verses of the Holy Qur'an on the headstones of graves due to the fear of it being disrespected.
Only Allah Knows Best
Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham.
Can we erect a tomb over the grave ? plz reply as soon as possible.
Answer
(Fatwa: 1363/L=407/tl=1431)
It is not lawful to erect a tomb on the grave.
و عن أبى حنيفة يكره أن يبنى عليه بناء من بيت أوقبة أو نحو ذالك لما روى جابر: نهى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن تجصيص القبور و أن يكتب عليها و أن يبنى عليها . (شامى: 3/144 باب صلاة الجنازة ط زكريا ديوبند).
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband
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