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SIASATAN DAN SEMAKAN KUBUR LAMA, LOT 70 & 23.7 MUKIM JELUTONG, DAERAH JOHOR BAHRU (TANAH PERSENDIRIAN)
Is it permissible to relocate old Muslim graves on private land in Mukim Jelutong, Johor Bahru?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee raised no objection and agreed to the proposal to relocate the graves, on the basis of the public interest in preserving the dignity and sanctity of Muslim graves.
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 raised no objection and agreed to the proposal to relocate the graves, on the basis of the public interest in preserving the dignity and sanctity of Muslim graves. The authorities must first determine the number of marked and unmarked graves, and consider the villagers' views if they state that more than 90 graves need to be moved. The excavation and relocation must be done by experienced and skilled workers, and all costs are borne by the landowner.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tiada apa-apa halangan dan bersetuju diatas cadangan untuk memindahkan kubur-kubur tersebut.
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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. “SIASATAN DAN SEMAKAN KUBUR LAMA, LOT 70 & 23.7 MUKIM JELUTONG, DAERAH JOHOR BAHRU (TANAH PERSENDIRIAN)”, 21 January 2011. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1311. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-old-muslim-graves-private-land-johor/