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MEMOHON FATWA MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR DI NOMBOR 60B LORONG MAHADAN, BERTEMPAT DI JALAN PARIT IBRAHIM, PONTIAN
Is it permissible to relocate two old Muslim graves at Lorong Mahadan, Jalan Parit Ibrahim, Pontian to a nearby cemetery?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the two old graves to a nearby cemetery is permissible, as it honours the deceased and the land will be developed for residential housing.
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 two old graves to a nearby cemetery is permissible, as it honours the deceased and the land will be developed for residential housing. Key conditions include identifying the number of marked and unmarked graves, using experienced Muslim workers who cover their aurat, and the applicant bearing all costs. Heirs must be informed, official permits obtained, and designated officials such as the district kadi, police and health officers must attend the relocation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syarak menggali dan memindahkan 2 buah kubur lama orang Islam di nombor hak milik 1805 Lorong Mahadan Mahadan, Jalan Parit Ibrahim 82000 Pontian Johor ke tanah perkuburan yang berhampiran.
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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. “MEMOHON FATWA MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR DI NOMBOR 60B LORONG MAHADAN, BERTEMPAT DI JALAN PARIT IBRAHIM, PONTIAN”, 28 November 2023. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1629. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-relocating-old-graves-lorong-mahadan-pontian/