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Question:

Why does Islam promote the burial and not cremation of the dead?

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Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad

By Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Updated on July 3, 2025

Why does Islam promote the burial and not cremation of the dead?

Questioner: Why are we buried and not cremated?

Huzoor (rh): Why are we what?

Questioner: Why are we buried and not cremated?

Huzoor (rh): Cremated. Is that what you mean? Yes. Would you prefer to be cremated?

Questioner: No, no.

Huzoor (rh): No. It’s alright with you. It appears to be better, doesn’t it?

Questioner: Yes.

Huzoor (rh): It’s alright then. Okay. You’ve already answered your question.Questioner: Okay. Thank you.

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