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Fatwa Isu Umat Islam Malaysia Yang Berjuang Di Syria Atas Nama Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria (ISIS)
What is the ruling on Malaysian Muslims fighting in Syria in the name of ISIS, and is it considered jihad?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that fighting in Syria in the name of ISIS or ISIL is not jihad, and death in that fight is not counted as martyrdom under 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
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that fighting in Syria in the name of ISIS or ISIL is not jihad, and death in that fight is not counted as martyrdom under Islamic law. The committee attributed the inclination to join to confusion about the concepts of jihad and martyrdom. Their call was stated to contradict Islam and could lead to disbelief because they treat the blood of fellow Muslims as lawful. Muslims are advised not to be influenced by the violence and propaganda of this group.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seruan jihad dan mati syahid yang dipegang oleh mereka adalah bercanggah dengan Islam dan boleh membawa kepada kekufuran kerana mereka menghalalkan darah sesama umat 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. “Fatwa Isu Umat Islam Malaysia Yang Berjuang Di Syria Atas Nama Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria (ISIS)”, 13 October 2016. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#fatwa-isu-umat-islam-malaysia-yang-berjuang-di-syria-atas-nama-islamic-state-of-iraq-and-syria-isis-13-oktober-2016. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-fighting-in-syria-for-isis/