Why is burning flowers or incense sticks on a grave considered sinful? Learn the reason behind it in Islam!

Laying Flowers on Graves in Islam: Many Muslims offer flowers on graves, while others do not. Is this considered right or wrong under Islamic Sharia? Let's find out what the Quran and Hadith say.

Laying Flowers on Graves in Islam: In Muslim communities, it's common to see people placing flowers, burning incense, or decorating the graves of their loved ones. Some consider this a sign of respect and love, while others consider it against Islam.

In such a situation, the question arises whether it is permissible or illegal to put flowers or decorations on the grave in Islam?

 

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According to Islam, only those acts are permissible that are proven by the Quran and authentic hadith. Any act that is not performed by the Prophet Muhammad and is not supported by the Quran is considered a new custom, which is considered illegal and forbidden in Islam.

This tradition is not in Islamic Sharia. 

Offering flowers, burning incense, or decorating graves is not found anywhere in Islamic Sharia. Scholars also agree that graves should be kept simple, as decoration and unnecessary rituals lead to misguidance.

He said that those who adopt such new rituals are committing sins out of ignorance and they should repent.

Don't do this to satisfy your heart

Islam is a religion of simplicity and honesty. It is considered more virtuous to pray and ask for forgiveness at a graveyard than to decorate or display it. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also advised visiting graves only to pray, not to decorate or offer flowers.

It is also said that a true Muslim is obligated to practice only what is permissible in light of the Quran and Hadith. One should avoid actions that are contrary to the true spirit of the religion, either for personal satisfaction or in the name of tradition.