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The Holy Prophet when asked 'Have you seen medicine that we can cure ourselves with, amulets we can protect ourselves with, and things we can do to repel the destiny of Allah?' He replied, 'They are all part of the destiny of Allah.'

Prophet Muhammad al-Mustafa [sawa]

Ibid. no. 633

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Question : #455

Category: Death Issues

Subject:	excavate a grave
Question:	Is it permissible to excavate the grave of the deceased if it does not entail disrespect for the deceased?
Answer:	It is not permissible except for special purposes that have been explained in the books of fiqh, such as cases of dire necessity.

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