What is the direction of the faces of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him, and of Abu Bakr and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, when greeting them from the energy emanating from their graves, knowing that if they were facing the Qiblah, they would be on their right side, and the space is not enough for that?
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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and his two companions, were buried on their right sides, facing the with their faces. Abu Bakr and Umar were buried behind the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The head of Abu Bakr was placed at the Prophet's shoulder, and the head of Umar was placed at the Prophet's hip. It is also said that Abu Bakr was buried at the Prophet's feet, and Umar behind him.
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