How to bury an Amputated Leg
Question
As salaam Wa Alaikum. Please advise if there are any particular aspects/way of burying an amputation of a Leg. Shukran
Answer
An amputated leg/limb can simply be buried in the ground in a dignified manner. There is no particular procedure which is required. (Shaami 2/199)
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- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
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