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PERMOHONAN PERKUBURAN BERTINGKAT MASJID SEMBILANG, SEBERANG JAYA, SEBERANG PERAI TENGAH

Can the multi-level cemetery proposed for Masjid Sembilang, Seberang Jaya be implemented now?

Short answer

The Penang State Fatwa Committee resolved that the proposal for a multi-level cemetery at Masjid Sembilang be postponed, as there is no urgent need at present.

PenangFatwa committee decision

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

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

Summary

The Penang State Fatwa Committee resolved that the proposal for a multi-level cemetery at Masjid Sembilang be postponed, as there is no urgent need at present. The application may be resubmitted if an urgent need arises later. The Seberang Perai Tengah District Religious Office is advised to check with the Property Development and Waqf Unit of MAINPP whether any waqf land can be used as a cemetery.

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Bersetuju agar cadangan pelaksanaan perkuburan bertingkat Masjid Sembilang, Seberang Jaya, Seberang Perai Tengah ditangguhkan kerana mesyuarat berpandangan tiada keperluan mendesak untuk dilaksanakan pada masa kini

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Penang State Mufti Department. “PERMOHONAN PERKUBURAN BERTINGKAT MASJID SEMBILANG, SEBERANG JAYA, SEBERANG PERAI TENGAH”, 13 October 2021. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1456. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/multi-level-cemetery-masjid-sembilang-seberang-jaya/