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A man once came to the Prophet (SAWA) and said, ?O Prophet of Allah, my sins have increased and my [performance of] good deeds has weakened', to which the Prophet (SAWA) replied, 'Prostrate yourself to Allah frequently for verily this strips off sins as the wind strips off the leaves from the trees.'

Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq [as]

Amali al-Saduq, p. 589, no. 814

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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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