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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is it permissible to remove structures built on graves without the state's permission?

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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: If they are able to remove the shrines built on the graves, but without the state's knowledge, is that permissible for them?

Answer:
No, no, it is not permissible for them to do that. This is not permissible except for the ruler. As for individuals, no.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3083] هل يجوز إزالة الأبنية على القبور دون إذن الدولة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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