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Penerokaan Tanah Secara Tidak Sah
What is the ruling on illegally clearing or encroaching on land according to the Negeri Sembilan fatwa?
Short answer
Islam recognises the concept of ihya' al-mawat (reviving barren land), but under current circumstances it must be carried out under government control so that it is not monopolised by certain groups.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Islam recognises the concept of ihya' al-mawat (reviving barren land), but under current circumstances it must be carried out under government control so that it is not monopolised by certain groups. Encroaching on government land to plant crops is not permissible unless the government grants permission. Encroaching on government reserve land such as road, river and forest reserves is also not permissible because it falls under harim land and public facilities, although the government may dispose of it for temporary use provided no harm results. Encroaching on privately owned titled land is forbidden (haram).
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Orang perseorangan/berkumpulan yang menceroboh tanah milik orang lain (tanah bergeran) adalah haram kerana perbuatan itu termasuk dalam istilah menceroboh harta orang lain yang diharamkan oleh syarak.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Penerokaan Tanah Secara Tidak Sah”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/penerokaan-tanah-secara-tidak-sah/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-illegal-land-clearing-encroachment/