FatwaPenangEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
PERMASALAHAN TANAH WAKAF
Is the acquisition of waqf land by the authorities permitted in Islamic law, and how is compensation calculated?
Short answer
The Penang Fatwa Committee ruled that the land acquisition accords with Islamic law.
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
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang Fatwa Committee ruled that the land acquisition accords with Islamic law. Where the landowner receives compensation, it is assessed at market value. The ruling relies on the principle that the general interest takes precedence over the particular interest, and that specific harm is tolerated to prevent general harm, for example when land is taken for roads or mosques.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jawatankuasa mendapati bahawa pengambilan tanah itu adalah mengikut hukum syarak dan jika tuan tanah mendapat pampasan ianya dikira mengikut pasaran berpandukan kepada teks.
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. “PERMASALAHAN TANAH WAKAF”, 24 July 1995. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1204. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/waqf-land-acquisition-ruling-compensation/