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AL-KAFI #1002: JUAL TANAH UNTUK PERKUBURAN BUKAN ISLAM
Is it permissible for a Muslim to sell land to non-Muslims to be used as their cemetery?
Short answer
Selling land to non-Muslims for use as a 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
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Selling land to non-Muslims for use as a cemetery is permissible. Trading with non-Muslims is generally allowed as long as it does not assist disbelief or sin, and burying the dead is regarded as honouring the dignity of the human body. However, the needs of Muslims such as building a mosque or a Muslim cemetery should take priority, the suitability of the land's location should be considered to avoid sensitive issues, and the matter should be referred to the relevant authorities.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, hukum orang Islam menjual tanah bagi tujuan tersebut adalah HARUS.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1002: JUAL TANAH UNTUK PERKUBURAN BUKAN ISLAM”, 26 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2946-al-kafi-1002-jual-tanah-untuk-perkuburan-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/selling-land-for-non-muslim-cemetery/