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MOHON FATWA PERPINDAHAN KUBUR LAMA
May old graves be relocated from land earmarked for development, and under what conditions?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee raised no objection to relocating old graves on a lot in Mukim Pelintong, Masai, and treats the permissibility as based on necessity.
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 Fatwa Committee raised no objection to relocating old graves on a lot in Mukim Pelintong, Masai, and treats the permissibility as based on necessity. The authorities must first establish the number of marked and unmarked graves, and consider villagers' views if they say the area holds more than two graves. Exhumation and relocation must be done by experienced and skilled workers, with all authority and costs borne by the applicant.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tiada apa-apa halangan dan bersetuju di atas cadangan untuk pemindahan kubur-kubur lama yang terdapat di atas LOT PTD 109191, Mukim Pelintong, Masai (Syarikat Sukma Kemajuan dan Perusahaan SDN BHD).
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 PERPINDAHAN KUBUR LAMA”, 28 May 2009. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1213. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-old-graves-johor-fatwa/