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ANALISIS HUKUM SYARAK BAGI URUSAN TANAH LOT LIDI DI PULAU PINANG
What is the Islamic legal ruling on dealing in lot lidi land in Penang?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee found that government laws controlling lot lidi are based on public interest and generally accord with siyasah shar'iyyah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee found that government laws controlling lot lidi are based on public interest and generally accord with siyasah shar'iyyah. Because lot lidi transactions carry legal uncertainty over ownership and risks to buyers in particular, Muslims are advised not to become involved. Those already involved are advised to regularise their ownership legally, for example under a company or cooperative name, and to use the land in line with the conditions set by the relevant authorities.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Urus niaga lot lidi terdedah kepada ketidaktentuan/ketidakpastian pemilikannya dari sudut undang-undang dan beberapa risiko yang memudaratkan beberapa pihak terutama para pembeli, maka umat Islam dinasihatkan agar tidak melibatkan diri dalam sebarang urusan yang berkaitan dengannya.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “ANALISIS HUKUM SYARAK BAGI URUSAN TANAH LOT LIDI DI PULAU PINANG”, 29 November 2022. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1560. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-lot-lidi-land-transactions-penang/