Spreading rose petals over a grave

Q: I want to know what is the significance of sprinkling water and spreading rose petals over the grave. Does this give any benefit to the dead person in that grave?

A: Spreading rose petals over the grave is a baseless practice.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)