Question
You said that visiting the places of the punished is permissible in general, and when I asked you about the noble hadiths that indicate the prohibition of visiting the places of the punished, you said that these hadiths do not imply prohibition, but rather that they should be restricted to admonition and reflection on what happened to those nations. Your second statement indicates a restriction on the visit rather than its general permissibility. Furthermore, allowing the general public to visit the places of the punished removes the atmosphere of reflection and admonition; because the general public visits for tourism and joy, not for admonition and consideration?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: Most people are heedless of their purpose in all aspects of their lives, not just in tourism, and we must continuously remind them to find lessons and reflections in everything around them that point to their Lord and increase their faith. And God knows best.