Where is the head of the grave located among the three corners (front, right, and left), and from where is the deceased entered and in which direction? Does the prohibition of lighting lamps on graves include the large public lights that illuminate cemeteries at night?
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The head of the grave should be aligned with the head of the deceased, which must be oriented towards the . So, if the Qibla is to the east, the head of the grave will be to the south. As for lowering the deceased into the grave, it should be done feet first if possible. Regarding lights in cemeteries, if they are for illumination and benefit those entering the cemetery, there is no harm in them. However, if they are for the veneration of graves, they are forbidden.
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