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Q&A: Burial of the Dead

In some non-Muslim countries, the corpse is placed in a coffin and then buried in the grave. What is our duty…

Q&A⚖️ Fiqh & Law

In some non-Muslim countries, the corpse is placed in a coffin and then buried in the grave. What is our duty in such a situation?

Answer

There is no problem in placing the corpse in a coffin when burying him in the ground. However, the religious requirements of burial must be fulfilled; and one of those requirements is that the corpse be placed on its right side with the face towards the Qiblah.

Source:sistani.org · sistani.org

added 8/29/2026

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