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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Lahd
The hollow made in a grave on the Qiblah side, in which the corpse is placed. It is made the same length as the grave, and is as high as would allow a person to sit up in it. 
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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