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In my country, when a deceased person is buried, wolves come and dig up the grave. Is it permissible for us to place a lamp on the grave for three days?

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The questioner:
The questioner says: In some of the republics of Russia, when a person dies, they bury him. This area is known for having many wolves. So when his family buries him, the wolves dig up the grave, then take out the deceased and eat him. To solve this problem, his family places a lamp with fire on top of his grave for three days so that these wolves will flee. What is the ruling on this lighting?

The Shaykh:
Lighting a lamp is not permissible. However, they should keep a guard there; a relative or someone else should guard it, or they should hire a guard for the cemetery. They do not place a lamp. Yes.

The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.

The questioner:
The questioner says:

The Shaykh:
They fenced the cemetery with a fence that prevents the wolves from climbing over. This is also one of the means. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [73 -939] في بلدي إذا دفن الميت تأتي الذئاب فتنبش القبر، فهل يجوز أن نضع سرجا على القبر لمدة ٣ أيام؟ — youtube.com

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