FatwaJohorFunerals & Death
MENGGALI DAN MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR (BERWARIS DAN TIDAK BERWARIS) SIMATI : 100 BUAH KUBUR ISLAM LAMA TEMPAT : PEKAN SENAI PTD 107996/LOT 1760 MUKIM SENAI, KULAI
Is it permissible in Islamic law to exhume and relocate old Muslim graves in Pekan Senai, Kulai, Johor, to a nearby cemetery because of development?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that exhuming and relocating the old Muslim graves at this site, whether with or without known heirs, 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 exhuming and relocating the old Muslim graves at this site, whether with or without known heirs, is permissible. The ruling rests on the aim of honouring the deceased by moving them to a better place and on the fact that the land is affected by development. The title of the fatwa mentions 100 graves, but the responsible parties must consider villagers' views if more than 100 graves may need to be moved. Other conditions include identifying the number of marked and unmarked graves, using experienced Muslim workers who cover their aurat, informing heirs, obtaining official permission, and having the applicant bear all costs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus menurut hukum syarak menggali dan memindahkan kubur Islam lama (berwaris dan tidak berwaris) di Pekan Senai PTD 107996 lot 1760 Mukim Senai, Kulai Johor, 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. “MENGGALI DAN MEMINDAHKAN KUBUR (BERWARIS DAN TIDAK BERWARIS) SIMATI : 100 BUAH KUBUR ISLAM LAMA TEMPAT : PEKAN SENAI PTD 107996/LOT 1760 MUKIM SENAI, KULAI”, 6 August 2017. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1144. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-relocating-old-muslim-graves-senai-kulai/