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PERMOHONAN FATWA PEMINDAHAN KUBUR SEDIADA LOT 857 MUKIM PLENTONG, ULU TIRAM, JOHOR YANG BERADA DI LOT 859 MUKIM PLENTONG, ULU TIRAM, JOHOR ( PEMOHON) T&T ENTERPRISE SDN.BHD.
Is it permissible to relocate graves on waqf land (Lot 857, Plentong, Ulu Tiram) that lies within a private company's land to a nearby cemetery?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible to exhume and relocate the 55 graves to a nearby cemetery, since the graves had encroached on the applicant's land which is to be developed, and the move honours the deceased by placing them in a better location.
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 it is permissible to exhume and relocate the 55 graves to a nearby cemetery, since the graves had encroached on the applicant's land which is to be developed, and the move honours the deceased by placing them in a better location. The authorities must identify marked and unmarked graves and consider villagers' views if more than 55 graves exist. Workers must be experienced, Muslim and cover their aurah, heirs must be informed beforehand, official permission obtained, and all costs borne by the applicant.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syarak menggali dan memindahkan kubur sediada di atas Lot 857 Mukim Plentong, Ulu tiram, Johor (tanah wakaf) yang berada di atas Lot 859, Mukim Plentong, Ulu Tiram, Johor milik T&T ENTERPRISE SDN.BHD ke tanah perkuburan yang berhampiran.
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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. “PERMOHONAN FATWA PEMINDAHAN KUBUR SEDIADA LOT 857 MUKIM PLENTONG, ULU TIRAM, JOHOR YANG BERADA DI LOT 859 MUKIM PLENTONG, ULU TIRAM, JOHOR ( PEMOHON) T&T ENTERPRISE SDN.BHD.”, 24 August 2017. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1183. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-graves-waqf-land-plentong-ulu-tiram/