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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-41: MENYANTUNI GOLONGAN OKU
How does Islam view and treat persons with disabilities (OKU)?
Short answer
The statement describes Islam as a mercy to all people that does not marginalise persons with disabilities.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The statement describes Islam as a mercy to all people that does not marginalise persons with disabilities. The Quran gives them considerable attention, including Surah al-Fath verse 17, which exempts the blind, the lame and the sick from joining battle because of their excuses. The statement also outlines seven categories of disability (hearing, vision, physical, learning, speech, mental and multiple) and names biological, psychological and environmental factors as causes.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Islam merupakan rahmat buat sekalian insan. Islam tidak pernah menyisihkan golongan OKU bahkan terdapat banyak gesaan di dalam Al-Quran yang memberikan perhatian kepada golongan yang kurang upaya.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-41: MENYANTUNI GOLONGAN OKU”, 3 December 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/1822-bayan-linnas-siri-41-menyantuni-golongan-oku. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/islam-view-treatment-of-persons-with-disabilities/