Placing bricks in the grave at the time of burial

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Q: If there are no bricks to use for burying someone, is it better to pour dust over the corpse without a barrier, or to use stones or wood instead of bricks as a barrier between the corpse and the dust?

A: This matter is flexible according to what is available. If there are bricks, stones or wood, they can be used as a barrier between the corpse and the dust. If there is not, the dead should be buried, even with the dust over the body, as Allah stated, Allâh burdens not a person beyond his scope. Allah also says, So keep your duty to Allâh and fear Him as much as you can May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.