MERIT OF VISITING THE HOLY TOMB OF IMAM MUHAMMAD AL-BAQIR (‘A)

In al-Kamil, Ibn Qawlawayh has narrated on the authority of Hisham ibn Salim that Imam al-Sadiq (‘a) was once visited by a person who asked him, “Is it recommended to visit the tomb of your father?” “Yes, it is,” answered the Imam (‘a). “What are the rewards of him who visits his tomb?” asked the man. The Imam (‘a) answered, “To visit his tomb while you betake him as your Imam, Paradise will be your reward.” “What is the share of him who intentionally avoids visiting him?” asked the man. The Imam (‘a) answered, “The result of such people will be regret on the Regret Day (i.e. Resurrection Day) etc.”