The limit of raising a grave above the ground
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Q: What is the limit for raising a grave above the ground?
A: The prescribed height is a shibr or approximately that amount, and the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was not raised more than a shibr. As for raising it significantly, it is not permissible; for it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) :Riyad as-Salihin 1687 It was narrated by Muslim in his Sahih.
A: The prescribed height is a shibr or approximately that amount, and the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was not raised more than a shibr. As for raising it significantly, it is not permissible; for it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) :
Spare no portrait unwiped out, and leave not a high grave unlevelled.
لا تدع صورة إلا طمستها ولا قبرًا مشرفًا إلا سويته
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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