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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-907: BAHANA PENGHINAAN TERHADAP PEMIMPIN
What is the effect of insulting leaders, such as burning a caricature of the Prime Minister, on national unity and stability, and what is the proper way to advise leaders?
Short answer
The culture of insulting leaders can undermine efforts to build a prosperous and peaceful nation, so respect for national leaders should be nurtured.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The culture of insulting leaders can undermine efforts to build a prosperous and peaceful nation, so respect for national leaders should be nurtured. Advising leaders is an Islamic duty, but it must be done respectfully and wisely, based on evidence and facts and through legitimate channels, not through rebellion or mockery. National stability falls under the highest objectives of the maqasid of Shariah, and contributing to national development is a shared responsibility.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Budaya menghina pemimpin merupakan suatu gejala yang boleh menggugat usaha membina sebuah negara yang makmur dan sejahtera.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-907: BAHANA PENGHINAAN TERHADAP PEMIMPIN”, 25 June 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/6289-irsyad-hukum-siri-ke-907-bahana-penghinaan-terhadap-pemimpin. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/effect-of-insulting-leaders-national-stability/