The Ruling on Using Old Graveyards as Mosques, Farms, or Residences
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Question:
The Shaykh (may Allah grant you success) asked: Is it permissible to convert old graveyards into mosques, farms, or residences?
Answer:
No, as long as they are graveyards, it is not permissible to utilize them, nor to turn them into residences or farms. As long as they are graveyards with clear boundaries, they remain graveyards. Yes.
The Shaykh (may Allah grant you success) asked: Is it permissible to convert old graveyards into mosques, farms, or residences?
Answer:
No, as long as they are graveyards, it is not permissible to utilize them, nor to turn them into residences or farms. As long as they are graveyards with clear boundaries, they remain graveyards. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 9/2/14 شرح مسائل الجاهلية / الشريط التاسع / جزء٢ — youtube.com (22:46)
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