FatwaSarawakTransactions & Finance
HUKUM SKIM CEPAT KAYA DAN SEUMPAMANYA
What is the ruling on joining get-rich-quick schemes and similar schemes?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Board ruled that get-rich-quick schemes and similar schemes are haram, and Muslims are prohibited from taking part in them.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Board ruled that get-rich-quick schemes and similar schemes are haram, and Muslims are prohibited from taking part in them. The schemes contain elements of gambling, riba, gharar and tadlis. Investments or businesses in Islam must follow the conditions set by Islamic law and not depend solely on profit. The fatwa also notes that such schemes can harm a country's economy, as people may assume money can be earned easily without hard work.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh hal yang demikian hukum skim cepat kaya dan seumpamanya adalah haram kerana ia mengandungi unsur-unsur judi, riba, gharar dan tadlis dan umat Islam dilarang daripada terlibat dengan skim ini.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM SKIM CEPAT KAYA DAN SEUMPAMANYA”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-skim-cepat-kaya-dan-seumpamanya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-joining-get-rich-quick-schemes-permissible/