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CADANGAN PENUBUHAN KARIAH BAHARU DI DAERAH SEBERANG PERAI SELATAN.
Is it permissible to establish a new mosque parish (kariah) for Bandar Cassia in the Seberang Perai Selatan district?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that establishing a new kariah for Bandar Cassia is permissible on grounds recognised 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
- 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 ruled that establishing a new kariah for Bandar Cassia is permissible on grounds recognised by Islamic law. The District Religious Administration Officer of Seberang Perai Selatan must submit letters or minutes of consent from the affected mosque parishes. The officer must also propose the boundaries of the new kariah and submit them to the Penang State Mufti Department for further confirmation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
penubuhan kariah baharu bagi Bandar Cassia Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan adalah harus berdasarkan alasan-alasan yang diperakui oleh syarak.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “CADANGAN PENUBUHAN KARIAH BAHARU DI DAERAH SEBERANG PERAI SELATAN.”, 18 April 2018. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1246. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/new-kariah-bandar-cassia-ruling/