FatwaJohorFunerals & Death
MOHON FATWA BERKAITAN PERMOHONAN MEMINDAHKAN 2 BUAH KUBUR BAGI MEMBERI LALUAN PEMBINAAN SEMULA BANGUNAN BARU MASJID AL HIDAYAH, KAMPUNG PARIT HAJI ALI DI LOT 7200 MUKIM SRI GADING, BATU PAHAT
Is it permissible to relocate two old graves to make way for rebuilding the Al Hidayah Mosque in Batu Pahat?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is permissible to exhume and relocate two old Muslim graves for the reconstruction of the new mosque building, since the remains are honoured by being moved to a better place.
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 to exhume and relocate two old Muslim graves for the reconstruction of the new mosque building, since the remains are honoured by being moved to a better place. The authorities must verify the number of marked and unmarked graves, consider the views of villagers, and use experienced Muslim workers who cover their aurah. Heirs must be informed, official permission obtained, relevant officers present during the work, and the applicant bears all costs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syara' menggali dan memindahkan 2 buah kubur islam lama bagi tujuan pembinaan semula bangunan baru Masjid Al Hidayah, Kampung Parit Haji Ali Lot 7200 mukim Seri Gading Batu Pahat Johor.
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 BERKAITAN PERMOHONAN MEMINDAHKAN 2 BUAH KUBUR BAGI MEMBERI LALUAN PEMBINAAN SEMULA BANGUNAN BARU MASJID AL HIDAYAH, KAMPUNG PARIT HAJI ALI DI LOT 7200 MUKIM SRI GADING, BATU PAHAT”, 21 March 2018. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1304. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/relocating-two-graves-for-mosque-rebuilding/