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When Connecticut state health officials told Muslims in the city of Bristol that their dead must be laid to rest in concrete vaults, the community had to come up with an alternative that strike the balance between abiding by the law and Islamic burial rites.

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    MajJohn6 months, 2 weeks ago

    It is unfortunate that governments see a need to pass a law covering every aspect of our existence. Many such laws are not necessary and conflict with our religious teachings. Keep the faith and remember there is no law greater than Gods law, for he is the final law giver unto which all things all possible.

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