Is it permissible to move three graves from a plot of land that was purchased to build a mosque on it, after the owners of the graves agree to that?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to exhume graves and relocate their contents for the purpose of building a mosque, whether the landowners agree or not. This is due to the sanctity of the deceased if any remains are left. However, if no remains are left, then there is no harm in exhuming them and building the mosque.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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