FatwaJohorEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
TAPAK SEKOLAH MENENGAH AGAMA JOHOR BAHRU
What is the ruling on land allocated by the government for religious purposes, such as a religious school site?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that land allocated by the government for general religious welfare, including mosques, surau, schools and cemeteries, is called Irsad.
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
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that land allocated by the government for general religious welfare, including mosques, surau, schools and cemeteries, is called Irsad. Its ruling is the same as that of waqf. The fatwa cites a hadith stating that such land may not be sold, gifted or inherited. This fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tanah yang diperuntukkan oleh Kerajaan untuk Kebajikan Am Agama seperti masjid, surau, sekolah dan perkuburan adalah dinamakan Irsad yang mana hukumnya sama dengan hukum wakaf.
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. “TAPAK SEKOLAH MENENGAH AGAMA JOHOR BAHRU”, 13 August 1991. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1397. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-irsad-land-religious-school-site/