Is it haraam for a Muslim woman to enter the graveyard?

Name of Questioner: Aisha Adege

Date: 16-8-2021 08:20:08 AM

Consultant: Ask about Islam Editorial Team

Question:

Is it haraam for a Muslim woman to enter the graveyard?

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Concerning visits to cemeteries by women, scholars have varied opinions on this issue:
It is allowed or preferred and their case is similar to that of men
It is makrooh (reprehensible), which is the opinion of the majority of the scholars
It is forbidden, this one probably being the strongest opinion, as indicated by AL-hadith al-sahih in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"Allah has cursed women who frequent graves,"

"Allah has cursed women who visit graves and those who build mosques and place lights upon them." (related by Abu Dawood, AL-Tirmidhi, AL-Nisaa'i)

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