What is the ruling on writing the name of the deceased on his grave, along with the phrase "Al-Fatiha for the soul of the late so-and-so," and raising the grave by the height of one brick and covering it with cement?
1. Writing the name of the deceased on the grave is disliked (makrooh) according to the majority of scholars.
2. The phrase "Al-Fatiha for the soul of so-and-so" is an innovation (bid'ah).
3. Raising the grave from the ground by about 15-20 cm is permissible, and it is allowed to raise it a handspan or close to it to protect it from disrespect and to stabilize its soil.
4. Placing cement on the bricks placed on the grave is disliked (makrooh).
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