your blessings reach me.” Thus, you and a man in al-Andalus are alike.

For this reason, the early generations frequently invoked blessings and peace upon him at all times and in all places. They did not gather at his grave to recite the entire Quran, light candles, provide food and drink, recite odes, or do anything similar. Rather, these are religious innovations. Instead, they practised in his mosque what is prescribed in all other mosques: prayer, recitation, remembrance of Allah, supplication, devotional retreat, teaching and studying the Quran and religious knowledge, and similar activities.

They knew that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, receives a reward equal to that of every righteous deed performed by his community, for he, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said:

“Whoever calls others to guidance will receive a reward equal to the rewards of those who follow him, without diminishing their rewards in the least.”

He is the one who called his community to every good. Thus, whatever good anyone in his community does, he receives an equal reward. He therefore had no need for anyone to dedicate to him the reward of a prayer, charity, or recitation, since he receives a reward equal to theirs for what they do, without diminishing their rewards in the least.

The more obedient a person is to him and the more closely he follows him, the closer he is to him in this world and the Hereafter. Allah Most High says:

“Say, ‘This is my way: I call to Allah with clear insight—I and those who follow me.’”

And he, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said:

“The family of Abū so-and-so are not my