Raising the grave slightly above the ground

· 9 Jumada II 1436 AH1 min readEnglish
JanaazahCarrying and burying the deceased

Question

Is it best for the grave to be flat or slightly raised? If raised, then how high?

Answer

The grave should be slightly raised above the ground to the extent of one hand span.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

( ولا يربع ) للنهي ( ويسنم ) ندبا وفي الظهيرية وجوبا قدر شبر

قال الشامي : قوله ( ويسنم ) أي يجعل ترابه مرتفعا عليه كسنام الجمل لما روى البخاري عن سفيان النمار أنه رأى قبر النبي مسنما وبه قال الثوري والليث ومالك وأحمد والجمهور (رد المحتار 2/ 237)

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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