I proceeded to build a house for myself and my family on land in my village, and I discovered that there was a grave next to it, and I completely removed it from its location, knowing that the age of this
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The questioner : And this is your first message, sent by the listener Muhammad Hayjan al-Fahmi al-Asiri from Riyadh. He says: I proceeded to build a residence for myself and my family on land in my village, which is owned by me and my ancestors, and I discovered that next to this residence was a grave of one of the servants of Allah, and I completely removed it from its location, knowing that the age of this grave is more than two hundred years. Here I ask: What is obligatory for me to do as expiation for what I did, if I was wrong in doing so? Is there a sin on me, or does nothing attach to me? Knowing that I placed the grave in another place, not its original location, and not in the public cemetery, but in an empty place, guide me to what I must do now?
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and I send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. The answer to this question is that if this grave is outside the building and the residence, it is better for you not to touch it, because the owner of the grave owns it until it becomes dust and rubble. But since the matter has already occurred from you, you must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and seek His forgiveness. Then, your placing it in a place other than the cemetery is also a mistake, because this place where you placed it may be owned by a person. And if it is not owned, it is possible that building and development will reach it, and it will be moved a second time. What I see in this matter is that you should consult the court that is with you, whether to move it from the place where you last placed it or to leave it as it is. You must consult the court regarding this matter so that the judge may rule on what he sees to be correct.
The questioner : May Allah bless you. This listener residing in Riyadh identified himself with number ninety-nine. He says:
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and I send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. The answer to this question is that if this grave is outside the building and the residence, it is better for you not to touch it, because the owner of the grave owns it until it becomes dust and rubble. But since the matter has already occurred from you, you must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and seek His forgiveness. Then, your placing it in a place other than the cemetery is also a mistake, because this place where you placed it may be owned by a person. And if it is not owned, it is possible that building and development will reach it, and it will be moved a second time. What I see in this matter is that you should consult the court that is with you, whether to move it from the place where you last placed it or to leave it as it is. You must consult the court regarding this matter so that the judge may rule on what he sees to be correct.
The questioner : May Allah bless you. This listener residing in Riyadh identified himself with number ninety-nine. He says: