What should we do with hair and nails that fall out during ghusl or combing if it is difficult to bury them, and is it permissible to throw them away with household waste?
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It is recommended to bury hair and nails because they are parts of the human being. Ibn Umar used to do this. It is not necessary to bury them in the graveyard; rather, they can be buried wherever it is easy, such as in a corner of the house.
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