To what extent is the circulating image of the Prophet's grave, which shows the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, placed in a wooden structure with a golden covering, accurate?
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The grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in Medina is well-known. He (peace and blessings be upon him) is buried within it, covered with earth, and was not placed in a wooden coffin or covered with a cloth. The image mentioned is fabricated.
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