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What is the ruling on transporting the deceased for burial in cemeteries using a special vehicle for transporting the dead? And is this considered an imitation of the disbelievers?

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Imitating the disbelievers is reprehensible, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "He is not of us who imitates others," and his saying: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them." However, the forbidden imitation refers to doing what is exclusive to disbelievers. Transporting the deceased for burial is a common practice among Muslims and is not exclusive to disbelievers, so it is not considered an imitation of them.

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