Mufti Mahmoodul-Hasan Gangohi (RA) has aptly replied to this question. He writes, "Strewing flowers or Chadars (shawls) upon graves is incorrect. Although it has been narrated that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) had planted branches upon two graves, this was only because the occupants of those graves were suffering punishments. Then too the blessed hands of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) were used (which is not insignificant). When using this as substantiation for the practise of strewing flowers upon the resting places of the pious servants of Allah Ta'ala, is it then done out of the belief that these great personages, Allah forbid, are suffering divine punishments? Also, aside from those two graves, it is not established that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) planted branches on any other occasions." (Fataawa Mahmoodiyya vol.1 pg.195; Mazhari)
We wish to add that should one sincerely wish to practise upon the Hadith, which cannot in any case, be a basis for establishing Sunniyyaat (a practise being Sunnah), why adhere to flowers, an item accorded great importance by the Hindu religion?
We wish to add that should one sincerely wish to practise upon the Hadith, which cannot in any case, be a basis for establishing Sunniyyaat (a practise being Sunnah), why adhere to flowers, an item accorded great importance by the Hindu religion?
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