What is the ruling on building over graves?
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Building graves is forbidden, due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) prohibition of it, as it involves exalting their occupants and serves as a means to worship them and take them as deities alongside Allah. Calling upon the occupants of graves and seeking their help to relieve distress is major and an apostasy from Islam.
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