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STATUS KUBUR PROJEK PEMBINAAN MASJID KARIAH SUNGAI NIBONG BESAR, DAERAH TIMUR LAUT
What is the status of the graves near the existing mosque in the Sungai Nibong Besar mosque reconstruction project?
Short answer
The graves near the existing mosque building must remain in place and be treated with respect during the demolition of the old mosque and construction of the new one.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The graves near the existing mosque building must remain in place and be treated with respect during the demolition of the old mosque and construction of the new one. The new mosque plan must be resubmitted, with the building repositioned toward the inner side of the existing mosque and an appropriate distance kept so the graves are not disturbed. Using the lot as a burial area is given priority over a mosque building, based on the conditions set by the endower.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
kubur yang berada berdekatan dengan bangunan masjid sedia ada perlulah dikekalkan di tempat tersebut, malah hendaklah dipelihara kehormatannya semasa tempoh kerja-kerja meroboh masjid sedia ada serta membina masjid baharu.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “STATUS KUBUR PROJEK PEMBINAAN MASJID KARIAH SUNGAI NIBONG BESAR, DAERAH TIMUR LAUT”, 18 December 2017. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1138. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/status-of-graves-sungai-nibong-besar-mosque-project/