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They say disposing Osama's body is to prevent a memorial or shrine from being built. But, can't they still build one?

Asked by JLeslie (65417points) May 3rd, 2011

I actually agree that having the body would likely be worse. I don’t know Muslim law, but it seems it is probably similar to Jewish law that you cannot preserve the body, so I doubt he would be entombed and preserved in a place above ground. The fanatics can still make statues, hang photos, and build a location to worship him, can’t they?

Do you think there is any chance of that happening, with the body or without?

Does anyone know if it is common for dead people to be honored that way in Arab or Muslim culture?

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