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Fatwa Tentang Jihad Di Palestin
Is the Palestinian struggle against Zionist Jews considered jihad, and what are Muslims obliged to do about it?
Short answer
The Perlis Fatwa Committee ruled that the Palestinian people's struggle against Zionist Jews, who invade and fight Muslims in their homeland, is a jihad.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis Fatwa Committee ruled that the Palestinian people's struggle against Zionist Jews, who invade and fight Muslims in their homeland, is a jihad. The fighters are entitled to the benefits due to mujahidin, namely zakat, assistance from Muslims, supplication, and having their bodies handled as martyrs. Muslims are obliged to help them as far as they are able, as a duty among fellow Muslims.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perjuangan rakyat Palestin menentang Zionis Yahudi yang menceroboh dan memerangi umat Islam di watan mereka adalah satu jihad.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tentang Jihad Di Palestin”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/1012-fatwa-tentang-jihad-di-palestin. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-palestinian-struggle-considered-jihad/