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MOHON FATWA MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR LAMA MUKIM SUNGAI KARANG, PONTIAN
Is it permissible to relocate an old grave in Mukim Sungai Karang, Pontian to the Mahmoodiah Cemetery in Johor Bahru?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the grave of the late Ahmad bin Ibrahim from Kampung Simpang Kiri, Mukim Sungai Karang, Pontian to the Mahmoodiah Cemetery in Johor Bahru is not permitted under 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
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the grave of the late Ahmad bin Ibrahim from Kampung Simpang Kiri, Mukim Sungai Karang, Pontian to the Mahmoodiah Cemetery in Johor Bahru is not permitted under Islamic law. The decision was made on 25 November 2010 after careful deliberation. The fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Memindahkan kubur Allahyarham Ahmad bin Ibrahim yang terletak di Kampung Simpang Kiri Mukim Sungai Karang, Pontian ke Perkuburan Mahmoodiah Johor Bahru adalah tidak harus menurut hukum syarat
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MOHON FATWA MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR LAMA MUKIM SUNGAI KARANG, PONTIAN”, 25 November 2010. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1001. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocate-old-grave-sungai-karang-pontian/