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MENUBUHKAN KARIAH BAHARU, DAERAH TIMUR LAUT, PULAU PINANG

Can a new kariah (mosque congregation area) be established in the Northeast District, Penang?

Short answer

The Penang State Fatwa Committee approved the establishment of one new kariah in the Northeast District, being the 32nd kariah, according to the stated boundaries.

PenangFatwa committee decision

A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.

Authority
Penang State Mufti Department
Date
Status
Fatwa committee decision
Series
Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
Topic
Governance & Administration

No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.

Summary

The Penang State Fatwa Committee approved the establishment of one new kariah in the Northeast District, being the 32nd kariah, according to the stated boundaries. The relevant District Religious Administration Officer must first submit the plan to the Syariah Committee to ensure compliance with the requirements of Syarak.

Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.

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Excerpt from the original fatwa · Penang

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How to cite

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Penang State Mufti Department. “MENUBUHKAN KARIAH BAHARU, DAERAH TIMUR LAUT, PULAU PINANG”, 5 April 2005. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=131. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/establishing-new-kariah-northeast-district-penang/