FatwaPenangEndowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
STATUS WAKAF DAN HAL-HAL BERKAITAN CADANGAN TANAH WAKAF ABDUL CAUDER DI LOT 208 SEKSYEN 2, JALAN MENGKUANG, BANDAR BUTTERWORTH, SEBERANG PERAI UTARA.
What is the waqf status of the Abdul Cauder land at Lot 208 in Butterworth, and may it be developed commercially?
Short answer
Based on the deed dated 17 August 1892, the land is a general waqf in terms of land use, while the benefits from its use were specified and designated by the donor.
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
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Endowment (Waqf) & Religious Property
Gazette evidence in the source: No Warta: 85
Tarikh Warta: 14-Feb-2013
Summary
Based on the deed dated 17 August 1892, the land is a general waqf in terms of land use, while the benefits from its use were specified and designated by the donor. The plan by MAINPP and JAWHAR to develop the land commercially does not conflict with the donor's intention and is permitted by Islamic law. MAINPP, as sole trustee, must comply with and carry out all of the donor's wishes, following the principle that the donor's conditions are like the texts of the Shariah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perancangan Majis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP) dan Jabatan Wakaf Dan Haji (JAWHAR) untuk membangunkan tanah tersebut secara komersial adalah tidak bercanggah dengan hasrat pewakaf dan dibenarkan mengikut Hukum Syarak.
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 WAKAF DAN HAL-HAL BERKAITAN CADANGAN TANAH WAKAF ABDUL CAUDER DI LOT 208 SEKSYEN 2, JALAN MENGKUANG, BANDAR BUTTERWORTH, SEBERANG PERAI UTARA.”, 8 December 2011. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=349. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/waqf-status-abdul-cauder-land-butterworth/