What is the ruling on raising graves more than one shibr, two, or three so that the grave is not affected by rain?
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Question:
This questioner says: In several cemeteries in Riyadh, some young men, may Allah guide them, make an effort to raise the grave or graves more than one shibr, two, or three, on the pretext that if rain falls, the grave will not be affected by it. Is their action correct?
Answer:
This is not permissible. A grave is not to be raised more than one shibr. This is prohibited, and it is not permissible for the young men to intervene in this. Yes.
This questioner says: In several cemeteries in Riyadh, some young men, may Allah guide them, make an effort to raise the grave or graves more than one shibr, two, or three, on the pretext that if rain falls, the grave will not be affected by it. Is their action correct?
Answer:
This is not permissible. A grave is not to be raised more than one shibr. This is prohibited, and it is not permissible for the young men to intervene in this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم رفع القبور أكثر من شبر أو شبرين أو ثلاثة حتى لا يتأثر القبر بالمطر؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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