Is it permissible to visit the graves of saints and the righteous – such as visiting the the grave of the Prophet, peace be upon him – with the intention that they were righteous and not to venerate them, or is that one of the devil's gateways?
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Visiting the graves of awliya (saints) and righteous people can be permissible if it adheres to the controls of and achieves its objectives; otherwise, it is prohibited. The visitor must denounce forbidden acts and innovations (bid'ah). If unable to do so, he must leave the place.
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