FatwaSarawakEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
HUKUM MEMBANGUNKAN TANAH WAKAF KHAS DENGAN PEMBANGUNAN SELAIN DARIPADA NIAT ASAL PEWAKAF
Is it permissible to develop special waqf land for purposes other than the original intention of the endower?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that developing special waqf land through additional projects or improvements is permissible.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that developing special waqf land through additional projects or improvements is permissible. The purpose is to preserve the waqf land. Such development must be based on need and only after the opinion of the Mufti has been obtained.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pembangunan tanah wakaf khas melalui projek tambahan atau penambahbaikan adalah diharuskan bagi mengekalkan tanah wakaf tersebut berdasarkan keperluan setelah mendapat pandangan daripada Mufti.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MEMBANGUNKAN TANAH WAKAF KHAS DENGAN PEMBANGUNAN SELAIN DARIPADA NIAT ASAL PEWAKAF”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-membangunkan-tanah-wakaf-khas-dengan-pembangunan-selain-daripada-niat-asal-pewakaf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/developing-special-waqf-land-beyond-original-intent/