The claim the Prophet was buried and the Sahabah visited him and recited the Qur'an

Q: I heard a shaykh saying that when the Messenger (peace be upon him) died, the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) hastened to bury him on the same day and offered the Funeral Prayer in groups over his body. They, then, continued to visit his grave and recite some Ayat (Qur'anic verses) asking Allah to have mercy on him. I would like Your Eminence to fully explain two points stated by this shaykh, which are:Firstly: Was the Messenger (peace be upon him) buried on the same day, or was he shrouded and left until the selection of Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) to lead the Muslim state and assume the caliphate? How long did this take? When was the Prophet (peace be upon him) buried?Secondly: Did the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) really recite the Qur'an and visit the grave of the Messenger (peace be upon him) to ask Allah to be merciful to him after offering the Funeral Prayer over his body - as claimed by the shaykh?

A: The Messenger (peace be upon him) was not buried on the same day in which he died. It is not true that the Sahabah came successively to visit his grave and recite the Qur'an there. (Part No. 1; Page No. 158) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.