FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
PANDANGAN BERKENAAN FILEM YANG MENGHINA & MEMPERSENDAKAN TUHAN DAN NABI NUH (EVAN ALMIGHTY)
What is the ruling for Muslims in Johor on involvement with the film Evan Almighty, said to insult God and Prophet Noah?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that the film Evan Almighty, directed by Tom Shadyac and produced by Universal Pictures, contradicts the Quran and Sunnah in terms of faith, Islamic law, morals and historical facts.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that the film Evan Almighty, directed by Tom Shadyac and produced by Universal Pictures, contradicts the Quran and Sunnah in terms of faith, Islamic law, morals and historical facts. Muslims in Johor are prohibited from involvement with the film, including watching, buying, selling, screening, promoting, importing, exporting, distributing and giving moral or material support. The prohibition covers all forms of the film's production, whether in print or electronic media.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Filem Evan almighty arahan Tom Shadyac terbitan Universal Pictures adalah bercanggah dengan Al-Quran dan Assunah dari sudut:-
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. “PANDANGAN BERKENAAN FILEM YANG MENGHINA & MEMPERSENDAKAN TUHAN DAN NABI NUH (EVAN ALMIGHTY)”, 23 August 2007. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=973. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-muslims-involvement-evan-almighty-film-johor/