Is it permissible to place items for comfort inside the grave?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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.