Is it permissible to exhume and move the grave of a Muslim man located in Christian land, where excavation work is being done that may damage the grave?

The questioner : Yes, my Shaykh, it is permissible, meaning to exhume the grave.

The Shaykh : Who owns this land?

The questioner : The land belongs to Christians, and they are working in a quarry there, meaning it is being excavated, and the excavation is close to the location of the grave.

The Shaykh : Yes, and he was buried in the Christians' land.

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : Who buried him?

The questioner : His family buried him twenty years ago. I do not know them, but we work in the area, and they said there is a grave. The grave was not visible, so I revealed it and made it apparent. The area is subject to excavation and repairs and such. So, is it permissible?

The Shaykh : If you build something there, remember that there are hidden things, as it was said in the past regarding corners that they have secrets. If there is nothing there except what you mentioned, then it is permissible.

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.

Another questioner : If you please, O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : Welcome.