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Burial of a Mother with Her Infant in the Same Grave Question: He says a woman gave birth and died immediately afterward, can she be buried with her infant in the same grave, provided that there is no difficulty in digging? Sheikh Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: The default ruling is that each person is buried in a separate grave, unless there is an abundance of deaths or casualties that make it difficult for people to bury each person in their own grave. The companions of the Prophet ﷺ were buried in a single grave, by the Prophet's approval, rather by his direct command, during the Battle of Uhud, where two or three men were buried together, with the one who had memorised the most Qur'an being placed in the front. This is the preferred method, and Allāh's aid is sought. If she is buried with her infant, the burial is valid; however, the preferred practice is as mentioned above. @womensbenefits