FatwaFederal TerritoriesFunerals & Death
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-585 : HUKUM GIGI PALSU YANG DITANAM BERSAMA JENAZAH
Must a grave be reopened to remove dentures that were buried with the deceased?
Short answer
Reopening a grave is originally not permitted because it may harm the deceased and compromise the dignity of the body.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Reopening a grave is originally not permitted because it may harm the deceased and compromise the dignity of the body. It is allowed only for urgent need or other reasons recognised by Islamic law, such as the deceased having swallowed a valuable item. Ordinary dentures are not regarded as valuable items, so it is acceptable to leave them with the deceased in order to preserve the body's honour and avoid slander.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, gigi palsu yang biasa tidak dikira sebagai benda berharga yang diharuskan untuk digali semula kubur bagi mengambilnya.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-585 : HUKUM GIGI PALSU YANG DITANAM BERSAMA JENAZAH”, 29 June 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4847-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-585-hukum-gigi-palsu-yang-ditanam-bersama-jenazah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/reopen-grave-to-remove-dentures-ruling/