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Fatwa Pembangunan Tanah Perkuburan Islam Moden Di Tanah Wakaf Milik Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS)
Can MAIS waqf land be developed into a modern commercial Islamic cemetery?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee did not approve the proposal to develop a modern Islamic cemetery on waqf land owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS).
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee did not approve the proposal to develop a modern Islamic cemetery on waqf land owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS). The reasons given are that waqf land serves the general public good, especially the poor, and belongs to the Baitulmal, so it is unsuitable for a commercial cemetery. The fatwa also states that the deceased must be buried anywhere, whether in a grave pit or a lahad. It recommends that MAIS cover old graves with 4 feet of soil, especially in cemeteries that are low-lying or already full.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak meluluskan cadangan Pembangunan Tanah Perkuburan Islam moden di Tanah Wakaf Milik Majlis Agama Islam Selangor dengan alasan seperti berikut;
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Pembangunan Tanah Perkuburan Islam Moden Di Tanah Wakaf Milik Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS)”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/fatwa-pembangunan-tanah-perkuburan-islam-moden-di-tanah-wakaf-milik-majlis-agama-islam-selangor-mais/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/mais-waqf-land-modern-islamic-cemetery/