What is the ruling on building graves above the surface of the ground, given that if we dig the ground to bury in it, water comes up and it is not feasible for us to do so?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on building graves above the surface of the ground, given that if we dig the ground to bury in it, water comes up from it and it is not feasible for us to do so?
The Shaykh : What is the question?
The questioner : What is the ruling on building graves above the surface of the ground, given that if we dig the ground to bury in it, water comes up from it and it is not feasible for us to do so?
The Shaykh : Yes, if the ground, when graves are dug in it, causes water to rise, then it is obligatory to search for land that is safe from this affliction. If no land safe from this affliction is found, then it is possible to place a barrier that separates the water when the pit is dug, until the place dries out and the burial takes place. If that is not possible, then there is no blame in placing a specific item, such as a coffin, and fixing it in the ground, made of stone or clay or something similar, and placing the deceased in it. Yes.
The Shaykh : What is the question?
The questioner : What is the ruling on building graves above the surface of the ground, given that if we dig the ground to bury in it, water comes up from it and it is not feasible for us to do so?
The Shaykh : Yes, if the ground, when graves are dug in it, causes water to rise, then it is obligatory to search for land that is safe from this affliction. If no land safe from this affliction is found, then it is possible to place a barrier that separates the water when the pit is dug, until the place dries out and the burial takes place. If that is not possible, then there is no blame in placing a specific item, such as a coffin, and fixing it in the ground, made of stone or clay or something similar, and placing the deceased in it. Yes.