Is the ruler's permission required to change a grave?
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Question : He prayed over him, O Shaykh. Did he know that the grave arrived or was delayed? Is it from those who pray in the mosque, or must it be carried?
Answer : No, the ruler's permission is required. General matters cannot be handled by one person alone, because if one person acts alone without authority, it leads to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Therefore, the ruler's permission is required, unless the person has authority in that country, such as a senior Shaykh who has weight in the country and can make the change without issue; then let him make the change.
Answer : No, the ruler's permission is required. General matters cannot be handled by one person alone, because if one person acts alone without authority, it leads to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). Therefore, the ruler's permission is required, unless the person has authority in that country, such as a senior Shaykh who has weight in the country and can make the change without issue; then let him make the change.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1232 - 400 هل يصح أن يقوم جمع من طلبة العلم بإخراج القبر من المسجد وتغيير المنكر أم ...؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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