Ruling on the Removal of Old Graves
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Question:
After this, a message was sent by the listener Abdul Jalil Muhammad, asking and saying: Is it permissible to remove what is in the graves, given that a long time has passed and the land could be utilized?
Answer:
It is obligatory that the cemetery remains as it is, and it should not be interfered with, so that the deceased remain in their state. It should not be interfered with by planting or anything else. However, if there is a need to bury someone there, they may be buried among the previous deceased when there is need and dire necessity. Otherwise, it is obligatory to find other lands whenever a land becomes full, finding another land for burial to serve as a cemetery. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
After this, a message was sent by the listener Abdul Jalil Muhammad, asking and saying: Is it permissible to remove what is in the graves, given that a long time has passed and the land could be utilized?
Answer:
It is obligatory that the cemetery remains as it is, and it should not be interfered with, so that the deceased remain in their state. It should not be interfered with by planting or anything else. However, if there is a need to bury someone there, they may be buried among the previous deceased when there is need and dire necessity. Otherwise, it is obligatory to find other lands whenever a land becomes full, finding another land for burial to serve as a cemetery. Yes.
The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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