What to do with a grave that opened?
Question
Last year my father passed away in Pakistan. Because of the rain, my father's grave opened. Can we put soil in the grave or is there another solution? Please guide us.
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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