Ziyarat dar Nigah-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat is a study that explores the concept of Ziyarat—the visitation of the graves of the Prophets, the Ahl al-Bayt, and the pious servants of Allah—through authentic sources within the Ahl al-Sunnah tradition. This introduction highlights how scholars of the Sunni school have historically regarded Ziyarat as a practice rooted in reverence, love, and spiritual connection.
In Ahl al-Sunnah literature, Ziyarat is not merely a physical act; it is an expression of respect for the beloved personalities of Islam, a means of seeking closeness to Allah through remembering His righteous servants, and a practice encouraged by numerous classical scholars. Books of Hadith, Fiqh, and Seerah mention the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) visiting graves, praying for the deceased, and encouraging believers to remember the Hereafter through such visits.
This work also addresses how Sunni scholars—from early Muhaddithin to later jurists—have emphasized the virtue and etiquette of visiting the Prophet’s (PBUH) grave, the graves of the Sahaba, and the members of the Prophet’s Household. It sheds light on well-known narrations found in the collections of Imam Malik, Imam Shafi’i, Imam Ahmad, and many others who regarded Ziyarat, especially the Ziyarat of Rasulullah (PBUH) as a noble and blessed deed.
By presenting these teachings, Ziyarat dar Nigah-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat aims to clarify misconceptions, strengthen unity among Muslims, and revive the authentic Islamic understanding of Ziyarat as practiced by generations of Ahl al-Sunnah scholars.
