✔ Ruling on Burying Multiple Individuals in a Single Grave
✍ Written by: Imran Ayyub Lahori
According to Shaykh al-Albani (رحمه الله), it is permissible, in cases of necessity, to bury multiple individuals in one grave.
Ahkam al-Janaiz: p. 184
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) instructed regarding the martyrs of Uhud:
واجعلوا الرجلين والثلاثة في القبر
"Place two or three men in a single grave."
Sahih: Sahih Abu Dawood: 2754
Kitab al-Janaiz: Chapter on Deepening the Grave
Abu Dawood: 3215
In normal circumstances, each deceased person should be buried in an individual grave.
However, in emergencies, such as war, disaster, or limited burial space, it is permissible to bury multiple individuals together, as practiced by the Prophet (ﷺ).
✍ Written by: Imran Ayyub Lahori
❖ It Is Permissible to Bury More Than One Person in a Single Grave When Needed
According to Shaykh al-Albani (رحمه الله), it is permissible, in cases of necessity, to bury multiple individuals in one grave.
Ahkam al-Janaiz: p. 184❖ Prophetic Practice During the Battle of Uhud
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) instructed regarding the martyrs of Uhud:
واجعلوا الرجلين والثلاثة في القبر
"Place two or three men in a single grave."
Sahih: Sahih Abu Dawood: 2754 Kitab al-Janaiz: Chapter on Deepening the Grave Abu Dawood: 3215✔ Key Point:
In normal circumstances, each deceased person should be buried in an individual grave.
However, in emergencies, such as war, disaster, or limited burial space, it is permissible to bury multiple individuals together, as practiced by the Prophet (ﷺ).
