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PINDAH KUBUR LAMA DI KAMPUNG PEKAJANG GELANG PATAH
Is it permissible to relocate old graves in Kampung Pekajang, Gelang Patah, Johor?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the old graves on Lot 396 is not permissible, as there is no necessity 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
- 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 old graves on Lot 396 is not permissible, as there is no necessity recognised by Islamic law. The land containing the 50 old graves is deemed waqf land by istifadah and is subject to waqf rules, including that it may not be bought or sold. To preserve the graves' dignity, the Johor Islamic Religious Council intends to fence the cemetery area.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak harus menurut syarak memindahkan kubur-kubur lama yang sedia ada di atas tanah Lot 396 Kampung Pekajang Gelang Patah Johor, kerana tidak ada keperluan yang diharuskan oleh syarak untuk berbuat demikian.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “PINDAH KUBUR LAMA DI KAMPUNG PEKAJANG GELANG PATAH”, 17 April 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=290. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocate-old-graves-pekajang-gelang-patah-johor/