Is the approval of the ruler required before demolishing graves in Muslim lands?
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Question:
The questioner says that some students of knowledge have mentioned that demolishing graves in Muslim lands does not require obtaining the approval of the ruler for this demolition. He asks: Is what he mentioned correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. This is among the authorities of the ruler, so that no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) occurs and no killing takes place. If the ruler is the one who does it, no one will speak out. But if a person from among the people comes and demolishes them, there is no doubt that fitnah will occur, and killing may happen because of it. This is among the authorities of the rulers.
The questioner says that some students of knowledge have mentioned that demolishing graves in Muslim lands does not require obtaining the approval of the ruler for this demolition. He asks: Is what he mentioned correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. This is among the authorities of the ruler, so that no fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) occurs and no killing takes place. If the ruler is the one who does it, no one will speak out. But if a person from among the people comes and demolishes them, there is no doubt that fitnah will occur, and killing may happen because of it. This is among the authorities of the rulers.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تلزم موافقة ولي الأمر قبل هدم القبور في بلاد المسلمين؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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