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MOHON FATWA PERPINDAHAN KUBUR (TROPICANA COVE)
Is it permissible to relocate old graves at Lot 18878, Mukim Plentong, Johor Bahru, for a land development project?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that relocating the old graves at the site is permissible under Islamic law, with the cost borne by the developer of the land.
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 old graves at the site is permissible under Islamic law, with the cost borne by the developer of the land. The responsible parties must determine the number of marked and unmarked graves and consider villagers' views, and the excavation must be done by experienced workers. Conditions include sincere intention for public benefit, careful and respectful work, Muslim workers who cover the aurah, informing heirs, obtaining authority approvals, and the presence of designated officials. A tahlil and prayer gathering is recommended before the work begins.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Memindahkan kubur lama di lokasi Lot 18878 Taman Cahaya Kota Puteri, Mukim Plentong, Johor Baharu, Negeri Johor Darul Takzim dengan kos pemindahan kubur tersebut ditanggung oleh TROPICA DANGA COVE SDN BHD yang akan membangunkan tanah tersebut adalah harus menurut hukum syarak.
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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 PERPINDAHAN KUBUR (TROPICANA COVE)”, 8 October 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1106. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-relocating-old-graves-tropicana-cove/