Is it permissible to relocate old and new graves in Mukim Pengerang, Kota Tinggi for the RAPID Pengerang development?

Short answer

Johor11 July 2012Fatwa committee decision

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: 11 July 2012
Status: Fatwa committee decision
Series: Fatwa Negeri Johor
Topic: Funerals & Death

No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.

Summary

The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating old and new graves on the specified lots in Mukim Pengerang is permissible for the sake of public interest, with the costs borne by the developer company. This is conditional on istibdal of the site, meaning the replacement site must be equal or larger in size and equal or higher in value. The work must be done by experienced Muslim workers who cover their aurat, with official permits, prior notice to heirs and the presence of the designated officials. The authorities must also identify the number of marked and unmarked graves and consider the views of villagers.

Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.

Keharusan ini adalah dengan melaksanakan istibdal tapak iaitu menggantikan tapak yang diambil dengan tapak yang lain dengan syarat tapak tersebut mempunyai:

Excerpt from the original fatwa · Johor

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How to cite

Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.

Johor State Mufti Department. “PINDAH KUBUR DI MUKIM PENGERANG KOTA TINGGI (RAPID PENGERANG)”, 11 July 2012. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=522. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-relocating-graves-pengerang-kota-tinggi/