FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-325: TINDAKAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP VIDEO CLIP LAGU YANG MENGHINA AGAMA
How should the public respond to song video clips that insult religion?
Short answer
Muslims are required to defend the sanctity of their religion, but within the ethics set by 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
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Muslims are required to defend the sanctity of their religion, but within the ethics set by Islamic law. They must not retaliate by insulting others' religions or symbols, should be patient and respond to wrongdoing with good conduct, and should not make insulting content go viral, as this risks assisting in sin. The public is responsible for reporting such videos, since those who upload them may face legal action.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Masyarakat tidak perlu memviralkan video atau konten yang menghina Islam dan bercanggah dengan hukum syarak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-325: TINDAKAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP VIDEO CLIP LAGU YANG MENGHINA AGAMA”, 24 September 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6370-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-324-tindakan-masyarakat-terhadap-video-clip-lagu-yang-menghina-agama. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/public-response-to-religion-insulting-song-videos/