Is it permissible to bury earthquake victims in mass graves if it is not possible to bury each one individually?
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The questioner : Regarding earthquake victims, it is permissible to bury them in groups in one place. How are they to be placed?
The Shaykh : What is it?
The questioner : Regarding the earthquake victims who died in these huge numbers, it is not feasible to bury each one in a specific grave, so is it permissible to gather them in one place?
The Shaykh : As per your question, if it is not feasible,[Ash-Sharh 94:5].
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : It is permissible, but if it is feasible, it is not permissible.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : What is it?
The questioner : Regarding the earthquake victims who died in these huge numbers, it is not feasible to bury each one in a specific grave, so is it permissible to gather them in one place?
The Shaykh : As per your question, if it is not feasible,
For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.
فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًاThe questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : It is permissible, but if it is feasible, it is not permissible.
The questioner: Yes.
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