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Fatwa #1330310 August 2005Saudi Arabia

What should one do with the placenta? Do you have to bury it?

Question

What should one do with the placenta? Do you have to bury it? how deep? Can it be left with the hospital for disposal by inceration?

Answer

It is advisable to bury the placenta.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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