Riyad as-Salihin, 352
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
After the battle of Uhud, the Prophet (ﷺ) arranged the burial of two of the martyrs in one grave. In each case he would ask, "Which one of them had learnt more Qur'an by heart?" Whichever was thus pointed out to him, was placed by him first in the Lahd. <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
وعن جابر رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يجمع بين الرجلين من قتلى أحد يعني في القبر، ثم يقول: أيهما أكثر أخذًا للقرآن؟" فإذا أشير له إلى أحدهما قدمه في اللحد. ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 352
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is permissible to dig 'Lahd' or 'Shaqq' in graves to place the deceased therein. 'Lahd' is a niche that is dug in the side wall of the grave, whereas 'Shaqq' is a trench that is dug at the bottom in the middle of the grave. They are both permissible types of graves as both were used during the time of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him), yet 'Lahd' is better.<br>
2) It is permissible to bury two or three men in a single grave if there is a need or necessity.<br>
3) People of knowledge and virtue should be given precedence over others in their lives and after their death, owing to the honor of knowledge they carry in their hearts.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Lahd: a niche dug in the side wall of the grave wherein the deceased is placed.