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AL-KAFI #1829: HUKUM MEMBAKAR SAMPAH SEHINGGA MENGGANGGU JIRAN
What is the ruling on burning rubbish in the open when it disturbs neighbours, and should the affected neighbour simply tolerate it?
Short answer
Open burning that can harm neighbours is prohibited. The fatwa cites the Quranic prohibition of causing corruption on earth, the prohibition of harm, and the Prophet's warning against those who hurt their neighbours.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Open burning that can harm neighbours is prohibited. The fatwa cites the Quranic prohibition of causing corruption on earth, the prohibition of harm, and the Prophet's warning against those who hurt their neighbours. Open burning is also an offence under section 29A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974. A neighbour is obliged to advise the person in the wisest manner so that they are not offended.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, melakukan pembakaran secara terbuka sehingga boleh memudaratkan jiran tetangga adalah perkara yang dilarang.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1829: HUKUM MEMBAKAR SAMPAH SEHINGGA MENGGANGGU JIRAN”, 24 September 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4986-al-kafi-1829-hukum-membakar-sampah-sehingga-menganggu-jiran. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-open-burning-rubbish-disturbing-neighbours/