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FATWA MEMBINA BANGUNAN BARU SURAU RIYADUL JANNAH, TAMAN SERI PENAWAR, BANDAR PENAWAR, KOTA TINGGI, JOHOR
Is it permissible to build a new building for Surau Riyadul Jannah in Taman Seri Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that constructing the new surau building is permissible according to Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that constructing the new surau building is permissible according to Islamic law. The fatwa also reminds that the Sultan of Johor's directives must be observed: new mosques and suraus use a limas-style roof and suitable floor tiles. It is prohibited to carve or place Quranic verses, framed calligraphy or similar items, or digital wall clocks on the front wall or mihrab of the main prayer hall.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Membina bangunan baru Surau Riyadul Jannah, Taman Seri Penawar, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor adalah harus menurut hukum syarak.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “FATWA MEMBINA BANGUNAN BARU SURAU RIYADUL JANNAH, TAMAN SERI PENAWAR, BANDAR PENAWAR, KOTA TINGGI, JOHOR”, 28 March 2022. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1865. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/building-new-surau-riyadul-jannah-johor/