FatwaKedahEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
FATWA MENGENAI PERTUKARAN TANAH WAKAF AM SEBAGAI PENYELESAIAN HUTANG
Can general waqf land be exchanged or transferred to settle a debt owed to a developer?
Short answer
According to the scholars, waqf land, whether specific or general waqf, may not be transferred, inherited or sold except in cases of necessity that meet the conditions required by 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
- Kedah State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad Al-Fatwa
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
According to the scholars, waqf land, whether specific or general waqf, may not be transferred, inherited or sold except in cases of necessity that meet the conditions required by Islamic law. In this case, the applicant was advised to seek other solutions, such as asking the public for donations through social media with the support of the Kedah State Islamic Religious Council. As trustee, the applicant must strive to fulfil the wishes of the waqf donor. If these efforts fail, the applicant may resubmit the application to the Kedah State Mufti Department for further consideration.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
tanah wakaf sama ada Wakaf Khas atau Wakaf Am tidak boleh sama sekali dipindah milik, tidak boleh diwarisi dan tidak boleh dijual beli kecuali kerana darurat
Read the full fatwa on the Kedah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Kedah State Mufti Department. “FATWA MENGENAI PERTUKARAN TANAH WAKAF AM SEBAGAI PENYELESAIAN HUTANG”, date not stated. https://ifatwa.kedah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/17-FATWA-MENGENAI-PERTUKARAN-TANAH-WAKAF-AM-SEBAGAI-PENYELESAIAN-HUTANG.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/exchange-general-waqf-land-to-settle-debt/