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MOHON FATWA CADANGAN MEMINDAHKAN PERKUBURAN DIATAS LOT 888 KAMPUNG PARIT SUMARTO MUKIM SERI GADING BATU PAHAT JOHOR
Is it permissible to relocate the Muslim 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 cost 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 cost borne by the developer. The permissibility rests on the public interest of preserving the dignity and sanctity of Muslim graves. The authorities must establish the number of marked and unmarked graves and consider the villagers' views, and the workers must be experienced. The relocation is subject to conditions such as sincere intention for public welfare, careful and respectful work, Muslim workers who cover the aurat, notice to heirs, approval from the authorities, and attendance of the 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 diatas lot 888 Kampung Parit Sumarto Mukim Seri Gading Batu PahatJohor dengan kos pemindahan kubur ditanggung oleh Puri Cemerlan Sdn Bhd 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 DIATAS LOT 888 KAMPUNG PARIT SUMARTO MUKIM SERI GADING BATU PAHAT JOHOR”, 27 May 2011. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=345. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-muslim-cemetery-lot-888-parit-sumarto/