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Hukum Sistem Jualan Langsung (MLM) Menurut Islam
What is the Islamic ruling on direct selling or multi-level marketing (MLM)?
Short answer
The 72nd National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah, held on 23 January 2006, ruled that the concept, structure and legal framework of MLM businesses are permissible.
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 72nd National Fatwa Committee Muzakarah, held on 23 January 2006, ruled that the concept, structure and legal framework of MLM businesses are permissible. This applies to MLM businesses approved by the Government. Such businesses are stated not to conflict with the concept of business in Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah telah memutuskan bahawa konsep, struktur dan undang-undang perniagaan Multi Level Marketing (MLM) yang diluluskan Kerajaan adalah harus dan tidak bercanggah dengan konsep perniagaan Islam.
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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). “Hukum Sistem Jualan Langsung (MLM) Menurut Islam”, 23 January 2006. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-sistem-jualan-langsung-mlm-menurut-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/islamic-ruling-direct-selling-mlm/