Classical Islamic Fatwas on the Demolition of Structures Over Graves
Here are 15 fatwas from scholars regarding the destruction of such shrines by authorities, not by private individuals. ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab and the Grave of Daniyal Regarding ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) and the grave of the Prophet Daniyal (or a saint) عليه السلام: Ibn Kathir said:…