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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-301: ADAKAH MELANGGAR FATWA MERUPAKAN SATU KESALAHAN?
Is violating a gazetted fatwa in the Federal Territories an offence?
Short answer
A fatwa gazetted in the Federal Territories binds all Muslims resident there, so violating it is regarded as an offence.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Crime & Sharia Law
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A fatwa gazetted in the Federal Territories binds all Muslims resident there, so violating it is regarded as an offence. Giving or spreading opinions contrary to a fatwa in force may be charged under Section 12 of Act 559, while acts that insult or defy religious authority through a fatwa may be charged under Section 9. Both carry a fine of up to RM3,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. A fatwa that is not gazetted serves only as guidance and has no binding legal force.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh kerana sesuatu fatwa yang diwarta di Wilayah Persekutuan mengikat semua orang Islam yang bermastautin di Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan, maka perbuatan melanggar fatwa ini dianggap sebagai satu kesalahan.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-301: ADAKAH MELANGGAR FATWA MERUPAKAN SATU KESALAHAN?”, 16 October 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6002-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-301-adakah-melanggar-fatwa-merupakan-satu-kesalahan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-violating-a-fatwa-an-offence/