[Q 741] Animals on Graves Disrespectful

Question

Is it disrespectful to allow goats and other animals in the graveyard.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الجواب بعون الملك الوهاب اللهم هداية الحق والصواب

Answer

Yes, taking animals into the graveyard in such a way that they walk on the graves or spread filth (najāsat) there, this is disrespect to the graves of Muslims. One should avoid this. And Allah Almighty knows best.

Answered by: Mufti Sajid Attari
Translated answer
Date: 24th October 2026