Prayer and worship in the Holy Land
Is there a particular virtue in dying in Madinah and being buried in the Baqi' Cemetery?
Answer in brief
Dying in Madinah and being buried in the Baqi' Cemetery carries certain virtues according to the fatwa. These include the intercession of the Prophet (peace be upon him) for believers, burial near the Prophet's family and Companions, and a funeral prayer attended by many righteous worshippers. The fatwa notes that no specific text singles out Baqi' beyond the general virtue of Madinah. These virtues do not guarantee paradise, as they depend on faith and good deeds, and the encouragement to die in Madinah does not mean asking to be taken quickly.
Summary written by DHUMY from the Malay original and checked against it.
Antara kelebihan seseorang itu meninggal dunia di Madinah ialah dia akan diberikan syafaat oleh Rasulullah SAW pada hari Akhirat kelak. Rasulullah SAW menganjurkan supaya jika sesiapa yang mampu untuk meninggal dunia di Madinah, maka hendaklah dia melakukannya.
Source
AL-KAFI #1244: KELEBIHAN MENINGGAL DUNIA DI MADINAH DAN DIKEBUMIKAN DI PERKUBURAN BAQI’Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories · Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi · Published 29 April 2019
This page summarises a published fatwa; it is not a new ruling. For your own situation, read the full fatwa or consult the mufti office of your state.
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