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PERMOHONAN MENDAPATKAN FATWA PEMINDAHAN PERKUBURAN ISLAM KAMPUNG SRI PANTAI LOT 1873 MUKIM JEMALUANG, MERSING
Is it permissible to relocate Muslim graves in Kampung Sri Pantai, Jemaluang, Mersing to another cemetery for development purposes?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the Muslim graves in this area to a nearby cemetery is permissible.
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
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the Muslim graves in this area to a nearby cemetery is permissible. The ruling rests on honouring the deceased, the needs of surrounding development, and the long-neglected state of the cemetery. The work must be done carefully and respectfully by experienced Muslim workers, heirs must be informed beforehand, authorities' permission obtained, and the applicant must bear all costs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syarak untuk menggali dan memindahkan kubur-kubur Islam yang terdapat di Kampung Sri Pantai Lot 113 Mukim Jemaluang Mersing ke tanah perkuburan yang berhampiran
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. “PERMOHONAN MENDAPATKAN FATWA PEMINDAHAN PERKUBURAN ISLAM KAMPUNG SRI PANTAI LOT 1873 MUKIM JEMALUANG, MERSING”, 11 October 2017. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=923. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-relocating-muslim-graves-jemaluang-mersing/