Is it permissible to dig up graves for a need?
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Question:
Are they dug up for a need?
Answer:
Yes, if a need calls for it, they are dug up, removed, and the space is used for a mosque, houses, or something else.
Q: And does this include the graves of polytheists?
The Shaykh: Yes, the discussion is about the graves of polytheists. As for the graves of Muslims, they are not dug up; they remain in their place.
Are they dug up for a need?
Answer:
Yes, if a need calls for it, they are dug up, removed, and the space is used for a mosque, houses, or something else.
Q: And does this include the graves of polytheists?
The Shaykh: Yes, the discussion is about the graves of polytheists. As for the graves of Muslims, they are not dug up; they remain in their place.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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