FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Pengharaman Kumpulan Black Metal
What is the ruling on the practices of and involvement in the Black Metal group according to the Malacca fatwa?
Short answer
The Malacca fatwa declares the practices and acts of the Black Metal group to be deviant and contrary to true Islamic teachings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 32
Summary
The Malacca fatwa declares the practices and acts of the Black Metal group to be deviant and contrary to true Islamic teachings. Muslims are prohibited from teaching, learning, practising or spreading its practices, and from becoming a member or leader or helping it grow. Those who have followed its practices must leave the group immediately and seek forgiveness from Allah, as such practices may cause a person to leave Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan dan perbuatan Kumpulan Black Metal adalah sesat dan bercanggah dengan ajaran Islam yang sebenar.
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Pengharaman Kumpulan Black Metal”, 2 November 2006. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/pengharaman-kumpulan-black-metal. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-black-metal-group-malacca/