FatwaJohorFunerals & Death
KHAIRAT KEMATIAN YANG MERANGKUMI SEMUA KAUM
Is a death benevolent fund that covers people of all races permissible in Islam?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that there is no objection to continuing a death benevolent fund that includes all races.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee decided that there is no objection to continuing a death benevolent fund that includes all races. The decision rests on humanity and benevolence. It was made on 30 November 1987 and the fatwa was not gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Lujnah Fatwa tiada halangan khairat seperti itu diteruskan berdasarkan perikemanusiaan dan ihsan.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “KHAIRAT KEMATIAN YANG MERANGKUMI SEMUA KAUM”, 30 November 1987. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1559. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/death-benevolent-fund-for-all-races/