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AL-KAFI #275 : MUSLIM MEREKA BENTUK GEREJA
What is the ruling on a Muslim engineer at a non-Muslim company in Malaysia being assigned to design a church?
Short answer
The fatwa does not declare the task clearly forbidden, but treats it as a doubtful matter that is better avoided, since a pious person would stay away from it.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa does not declare the task clearly forbidden, but treats it as a doubtful matter that is better avoided, since a pious person would stay away from it. It suggests handing the project to a non-Muslim colleague or contractor, or discussing the matter politely with the employer and acting within one's ability. It also reminds Muslims that sustenance belongs to Allah and that those who are God-fearing will be given a way out.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Suatu perkara yang samar-samar, sama ada haram atau halal, sebaiknya ditinggalkan.
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. “AL-KAFI #275 : MUSLIM MEREKA BENTUK GEREJA”, 19 May 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1230-al-kafi-275-muslim-mereka-bentuk-gereja. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-engineer-designing-a-church/