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MOHON FATWA PERPINDAHAN KUBUR LAMA KG SG DANGA
Is it permissible to relocate the old graves at Kampung Sungai Danga, Johor Bahru for development?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the graves on Lot 4354, Kampung Sungai Danga is permissible under Islamic law, 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 ruled that relocating the graves on Lot 4354, Kampung Sungai Danga is permissible under Islamic law, with the cost 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. The relocation must meet conditions, including Muslim workers who cover the awrah, notifying heirs, obtaining official permits, the presence of designated officials, and careful, respectful conduct.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Memindahkan perkuburan di atas tanah LOT 4354 Kampung Sungai Danga Johor Bahru dengan kos pemindahan kubur ditanggung oleh syarikat pemaju yang akan membangunkan tanah tersebut adalah harus menurut hukum syarak
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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 PERPINDAHAN KUBUR LAMA KG SG DANGA”, 27 October 2011. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1323. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-old-graves-sungai-danga-johor/