Remaining etiquettes of visiting the resting places of the noble saints رَحِمَهُمُ الـلّٰـهُ

*    After forming good intentions, one should proceed towards the resting place of the noble saint. The visitor should approach the blessed resting place from the feet side. Stand at a distance of at least four cubits facing the grave and offer greetings in a moderate voice, in this manner: "اَلسّلَامُ عَلَیْکَ یَاسَیِّدِیْ وَرَحمَۃُ اللّٰہِ وَبَرَکَاتُہٗ". Then recite Ṣalawāt Ghawthiyyah three times, Surah al-Fātiḥah once, Ayat al-Kursī once, Surah al-Ikhlāṣ seven times, followed by Ṣalawāt Ghawthiyyah seven times. If time permits, also recite Surah Yā-Sīn and Surah Mulk. Thereafter supplicate to Allah Almighty, saying: "O Allah Almighty! Grant me such reward for this recitation that is worthy of Your grace, not that which is worthy of my deed, and convey this reward from me as an appreciation to this accepted servant of Yours. After this, supplicate for anything permissible and lawful, taking the soul of the saint as your intermediary in Allah Almighty’s Court. Then after greeting in the same manner, return.^[1]

*    When undertaking such visitation, observe the etiquettes of visiting for the sake of Allah Almighty.

*    Remain in a state of ablution as much as possible.

*    When going for a visit, go in a state of ablution and keep your tongue moist with dhikr and ṣalāt.^[2]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد