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Hukum Menubuhkan Bank Susu Di Malaysia
What is the ruling on establishing a breast milk bank in Malaysia?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that establishing a breast milk bank is not permitted.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 147
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that establishing a breast milk bank is not permitted. The first reason is that it may lead to the mixing of lineage and draw Muslims into doubt and forbidden matters. The second reason is that the need for it does not amount to an emergency that threatens public interest.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum penubuhan bank susu ibu adalah tidak diharuskan kerana :
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Menubuhkan Bank Susu Di Malaysia”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/hukum-menubuhkan-bank-susu-di-malaysia/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-establishing-breast-milk-bank-malaysia/