Is it permissible to place items for comfort inside the grave?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Funerals
Primary text
A cushion or pillow (*mikhaddah*) should not be placed in the grave. However, a red woolen cloak (*qatifa hamra'*) was placed in the grave of the Prophet (peace be upon him); therefore, using a cloak is permissible.
Supporting text
Ahmad disliked placing either a cushion or a bolster in the grave.