FatwaJohorTransactions & Finance
PENYELIDIKAN MENGENAI INDUSTRI PELANCONGAN DAN PENTERNAK BUAYA SERTA LEMBU WAGYU
What is the ruling on rearing crocodiles for tourism and on rearing wagyu cattle given alcohol to drink?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that rearing crocodiles for tourism and research is permissible.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that rearing crocodiles for tourism and research is permissible. Selling souvenirs made from crocodile parts, selling live crocodiles and their meat, and using crocodile parts for scientifically proven treatment are also permissible. Crocodile leather goods are permissible if the skin is tanned, but perfume made from crocodile bones is not permissible. The crocodile ruling applies only to the Johor Corporation project. Rearing wagyu cattle by giving them alcohol for their meat, and selling, buying or eating that meat, are forbidden.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menternak buaya bagi tujuan pelancongan disamping sebagai pusat penyelidikan ilmu adalah Harus menurut hukum syara'
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “PENYELIDIKAN MENGENAI INDUSTRI PELANCONGAN DAN PENTERNAK BUAYA SERTA LEMBU WAGYU”, 17 April 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=671. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-crocodile-farming-tourism-and-wagyu-cattle/