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MOHON FATWA CADANGAN MEMINDAHKAN PERKUBURAN DI ATAS LOT 888 KAMPUNG PARIT SUMARTO, MUKIM SRI GADING, BATU PAHAT, JOHOR
Is it permissible to relocate the cemetery on Lot 888, Kampung Parit Sumarto, Batu Pahat, Johor for development?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee agreed to the proposal to relocate the cemetery, with the costs borne by the developer.
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 agreed to the proposal to relocate the cemetery, with the costs borne by the developer. The permission rests on public interest and the duty to respect Muslim graves. Authorities must first establish the number of marked and unmarked graves and consider villagers' views, and the workers must be experienced. The relocation is subject to conditions such as sincere intention, careful and respectful work, Muslim workers who cover their aurah, notice to heirs, approval from the authorities, and attendance of designated officials.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jawatankuasa fatwa Negeri Johor bersetuju dengan cadangan memindahkan perkuburan di atas Lot 888 Kampung Parit Sumarto Mukim Sri Gading Batu Pahat Johor dengan kos pemindahan kubur ditanggung oleh Syarikat Puri Cemerlang Sendirian Berhad selaku pihak pemaju
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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. “MOHON FATWA CADANGAN MEMINDAHKAN PERKUBURAN DI ATAS LOT 888 KAMPUNG PARIT SUMARTO, MUKIM SRI GADING, BATU PAHAT, JOHOR”, 27 May 2011. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1315. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-cemetery-lot-888-batu-pahat-johor/