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Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Pembedahan Bariatrik
What is the ruling on undergoing bariatric surgery?
Short answer
Bariatric surgery for cosmetic purposes is haram because it is considered altering Allah's creation.
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
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
Gazette evidence in the source: P.U. (B) 550
WARTA KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN
Summary
Bariatric surgery for cosmetic purposes is haram because it is considered altering Allah's creation. It is permissible for treating serious obesity or other critical illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, provided there is no other suitable alternative treatment. Before surgery, at least two medical specialists must confirm that it is necessary and does not endanger the person's health and life.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum pembedahan bariatrik bagi tujuan kecantikan adalah haram kerana mengubah ciptaan Allah SWT.
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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. “Fatwa Berkenaan Dengan Hukum Pembedahan Bariatrik”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/PUB550%20WARTA%202022%20-%20FATWA%20BERKENAAN%20DENGAN%20HUKUM%20PEMBEDAHAN%20BARIATRIK. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-bariatric-surgery/