Anything which is separated from the dead body (even though it may be its hair...

Anything which is separated from the dead body (even though it may be its hair, nail or tooth) should, on the basis of precaution, be buried along with it and it is recommended that the nails and teeth which are separated from one's body during one's lifetime should also be buried. 632. If a person dies in a well and it is not possible to take him out, the mouth of the well should be closed and the well should be treated to be his grave. 633.

If a child dies in its mother's womb and its remaining in the womb is dangerous for the woman it should be taken out in the easiest possible way. In case, therefore, it becomes necessary to cut it into pieces there is no harm in doing so. It is, however, better that if the husband of the woman is skilled in surgery the dead body of the child should be taken out by him and failing that, the job should be performed by a skilled woman.

And if it is not possible, a skilled surgeon who is the mahram (one with whom marriage cannot be contracted) of the woman should do it. And if even this is not possible a skilled man who is not her mahram (one with whom marriage can be contracted) should take out the dead body of the child. And if even such a person is not available the dead body can be taken out by any unskilled person. 634.

If a woman dies and there is a living child in her womb, it is necessary that even if there is no hope of the child's survival, it should be taken out of the body of the mother by the persons mentioned above. The child should be taken out by operating the left side of the dead body which should be sewn up after the operation. Recommended Acts of Burial 635.

It is recommended that the grave should be approximately equal to the size of an average person and the dead body should be buried in the nearest graveyard, except when the graveyard which is situated at a longer distance is better on some account e.g. when pious persons are buried there or people go there in large number to pay homage and recite supplications (Fatiha).

It is also recommended that before burying the dead body it should be placed a few yards away from the grave and moved to the grave halting slowly thrice. It should be placed on the ground every time and lowered into the grave at the 4th time.