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Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Menanam Janin Di Atas Pusara Waris Keluarganya
Is it permissible to bury a fetus on top of the grave of a family member?
Short answer
Burying a fetus on top of the grave of the fetus's family member is permissible, subject to two conditions.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 318
WARTA KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN
Summary
Burying a fetus on top of the grave of the fetus's family member is permissible, subject to two conditions. The party concerned must obtain permission from the relevant authority by submitting complete documents proving the relationship between the fetus and the owner of the grave. The grave must also be dug according to JAWI guidelines so that its size suits the size and age of the fetus.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum menanam janin di atas pusara waris keluarganya adalah diharuskan dengan mematuhi syarat-syarat yang berikut:
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Menanam Janin Di Atas Pusara Waris Keluarganya”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/PUB318%20WARTA%202021%20-%20FATWA%20BERKENAAN%20DENGAN%20HUKUM%20MENANAM%20JANIN%20DI%20ATAS%20PUSARA%20WARIS%20KELUARGANYA. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/burying-fetus-on-family-member-grave/