وَيُسَوَّى اللَّبِنُ عَلَى اللَّحْدِ
Translation: Unbaked bricks are fitted across the opening of the lahd.
Labin is an unbaked sun-dried brick, in contrast with ajurr, a fired brick.
Closing the opening protects the body from direct earthfall when the grave is filled; it is distinct from making an elaborate permanent chamber.
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Funerals: Carrying the Bier, Lahd and Burial
وَيُسَوَّى اللَّبِنُ عَلَى اللَّحْدِ
Translation: Unbaked bricks are fitted across the opening of the lahd.
Labin is an unbaked sun-dried brick, in contrast with ajurr, a fired brick.
Closing the opening protects the body from direct earthfall when the grave is filled; it is distinct from making an elaborate permanent chamber.