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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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