FatwaNationalTransactions & Finance
Kajian Semula Hukum Penjualan Air Zam-Zam
Is it permissible to sell zamzam water?
Short answer
The 77th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee in April 2007 ruled that, based on textual evidence in Islamic law, selling, trading and commercial dealing in zamzam water is permitted.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 77th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee in April 2007 ruled that, based on textual evidence in Islamic law, selling, trading and commercial dealing in zamzam water is permitted. The authorities may impose restrictions if any party defiles the sanctity and honour of the water.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Islam membenarkan penjualan, perdagangan atau urusniaga air zam-zam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Kajian Semula Hukum Penjualan Air Zam-Zam”, 12 April 2007. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#kajian-semula-hukum-penjualan-air-zam-zam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-selling-zamzam-water-permissible/