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PERMOHONAN FATWA MEROBOH DAN MEMBINA SEMULA SURAU KAMPUNG PARIT HAJI YUSOF, SRI MEDAN, BATU PAHAT, JOHOR
Is it permissible to demolish and rebuild the Kampung Parit Haji Yusof surau in Batu Pahat, Johor, and what should happen to its old fittings?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that demolishing and rebuilding the surau 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
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that demolishing and rebuilding the surau is permissible according to Islamic law. The old fittings should be kept for the surau's use once the new building is completed. If they are not needed, they should be offered to nearby mosques or suraus, then to madrasahs, balai suraus, student hostels or Islamic welfare centres. If no one needs them and keeping them would damage them or risk their loss, durable items such as the minbar, cupboards, carpets and fans may be used in the new surau building.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syarak meroboh dan membina semula surau Kampung Parit Haji Yusof, Batu Pahat, Johor.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “PERMOHONAN FATWA MEROBOH DAN MEMBINA SEMULA SURAU KAMPUNG PARIT HAJI YUSOF, SRI MEDAN, BATU PAHAT, JOHOR”, 7 April 2021. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1894. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/demolish-rebuild-surau-parit-haji-yusof-ruling/