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PERMOHONAN FATWA PEMINDAHAN KUBUR LAMA, TONG HMG ESTATE, JALAN KONGKONG MASAI JOHOR
Is it permissible to exhume and relocate old graves on TONG HMG Estate land, Jalan Kongkong, Masai, Johor, to a nearby cemetery?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible under Islamic law to exhume the four old graves and move them to a nearby cemetery.
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 under Islamic law to exhume the four old graves and move them to a nearby cemetery. The ruling rests on honouring the deceased by moving them to a better place, the graves being on the company's land, and the owner's plan to develop the area and plant oil palm. Conditions include confirming the number of marked and unmarked graves, using experienced Muslim workers who cover their aurat, informing heirs, obtaining permission letters from the authorities, and having designated officials present. The applicant bears all costs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syarak menggali dan memindahkan kubur lama yang berada di atas tanah milik TONG HMG ESTATE, JALAN KONGKONG MASAI JOHOR ke tanah perkuburan yang berhampiran.
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How to cite
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Johor State Mufti Department. “PERMOHONAN FATWA PEMINDAHAN KUBUR LAMA, TONG HMG ESTATE, JALAN KONGKONG MASAI JOHOR”, 23 June 2015. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1191. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-old-graves-tong-hmg-estate-johor/