FatwaPenangSocial & Contemporary Issues
ISU RUMAH IBADAT BUKAN ISLAM (RIBI).
May Muslim developers and Muslim house buyers contribute to the fund for non-Muslim houses of worship?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that Muslim developers and Muslim buyers are prohibited from contributing to the non-Muslim house of worship (RIBI) fund, as it conflicts with Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that Muslim developers and Muslim buyers are prohibited from contributing to the non-Muslim house of worship (RIBI) fund, as it conflicts with Islamic law. The State Government is advised to review the contribution method so that Muslims are not involved in funding the construction of non-Muslim houses of worship.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pemaju beragama Islam dan pembeli beragama Islam adalah dilarang memberi sumbangan kepada tabung RIBI kerana ia adalah bercanggah dengan hukum Syarak.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “ISU RUMAH IBADAT BUKAN ISLAM (RIBI).”, 20 September 2012. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=395. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-contribution-non-muslim-worship-fund/