FatwaFederal TerritoriesCrime & Sharia Law
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-911: ANCAMAN PENYELUDUPAN TERHADAP NEGARA
What is the Islamic view on animal smuggling and the use of animals as drug mules, and how does it affect the country?
Short answer
Smuggling of animals and drugs is an unlawful activity that citizens should firmly reject.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Crime & Sharia Law
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Smuggling of animals and drugs is an unlawful activity that citizens should firmly reject. Animal smuggling is prohibited because it causes loss of tax revenue, harms the local livestock industry and carries the risk of spreading infectious diseases to animals, humans and the environment. Drug smuggling damages the younger generation and disturbs public order. Every part of society is urged to assist the authorities by reporting suspicious activity and not colluding in any form.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penyeludupan haiwan secara haram merupakan perbuatan yang dilarang kerana ia memberikan impak negatif kepada ekonomi negara.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-911: ANCAMAN PENYELUDUPAN TERHADAP NEGARA”, 9 July 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/6310-irsyad-hukum-siri-ke-911-ancaman-penyeludupan-terhadap-negara. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-animal-smuggling-and-drug-mules/