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ISU UMAT ISLAM MALAYSIA YANG BERJUANG ATAS NAMA ISIS
Is fighting in Syria in the name of ISIS by Malaysian Muslims considered jihad and martyrdom?
Short answer
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that Malaysian Muslims who have gone, or intend to go, to fight in Syria in support of ISIS or ISIL act in vain.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
Gazette evidence in the source: 7 September 2017 WARTA KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH
Summary
The Sabah State Fatwa Council ruled that Malaysian Muslims who have gone, or intend to go, to fight in Syria in support of ISIS or ISIL act in vain. Their struggle does not qualify as jihad, and their deaths are not classed as martyrdom under the framework of Islamic law. Muslims are advised to reflect on themselves and not be easily swayed by the violence and propaganda of the group.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
adalah sia -sia kerana perjuangan mereka tidak tergolong sebagai jihad dan kematian mereka juga tida k dikategorikan sebagai syahid menurut kerangka Hukum Syarak.
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “ISU UMAT ISLAM MALAYSIA YANG BERJUANG ATAS NAMA ISIS”, 7 December 2017. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/92017-Fatwa-ISU-UMAT-ISLAM-MALAYSIA-YANG-BERJUANG-ATAS-NAMA-ISIS.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/malaysian-muslims-fighting-in-name-of-isis/