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MOHON FATWA MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR LAMA DI LOT 5658, LORONG SITAM, KG PARIT IBRAHIM, 8200 PONTIAN, JOHOR
Is it permissible to relocate old graves at Lot 5658, Lorong Sitam, Kampung Parit Ibrahim, Pontian, Johor?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee agreed to the relocation of the old graves at this lot, finding no objection, and the permission is based on necessity.
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 agreed to the relocation of the old graves at this lot, finding no objection, and the permission is based on necessity. The authorities must first determine the number of marked and unmarked graves and take into account the views of villagers. Workers must be experienced, Muslim and cover their aurah, and all costs are borne by the applicant. Heirs must be informed and permission from the relevant authorities obtained before the work begins.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tiada apa-apa halangan dan bersetuju di atas permohonan memindahkan kubur-kubur lama yang terdapat di Lot 5658, Lorong Sitam Kampung Parit Ibrahim Pontian 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. “MOHON FATWA MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR LAMA DI LOT 5658, LORONG SITAM, KG PARIT IBRAHIM, 8200 PONTIAN, JOHOR”, 29 May 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1054. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-relocating-old-graves-pontian-johor/