FatwaPenangCreed (Aqidah)
KUMPULAN BLACK METAL.
What is the Islamic ruling on the practices and conduct of Black Metal groups?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the practices and conduct of Black Metal groups are deviant and contrary to the teachings of Islam.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that the practices and conduct of Black Metal groups are deviant and contrary to the teachings of Islam. The decision was made at Meeting No. 5/2011 on 28 September 2011 and falls under the category of faith (akidah).
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mesyuarat telah memutuskan bahawa amalan dan perbuatan Kumpulan Black Metal adalah sesat dan bercanggah dengan ajaran Islam.
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. “KUMPULAN BLACK METAL.”, 28 September 2011. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=348. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/penang-fatwa-black-metal-groups-deviant/