What are the dimensions of the grave: length, width, and depth? Thank you.
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The minimum for a grave is a hole that prevents the odor and keeps out predatory animals. It is recommended that it be widened and deepened to the height of a man plus an arm's length, based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) statement regarding the martyrs of Uhud: "Dig, widen, and deepen."
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