FatwaSelangorCreed (Aqidah)
Kumpulan Black Metal Serta Langkah Menanganinya
What is the ruling on Black Metal groups and related metal genres, and how should Muslims respond to them?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that the practices and conduct of Black Metal groups and the listed related metal genres are deviant and contrary to the teachings of Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 7
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that the practices and conduct of Black Metal groups and the listed related metal genres are deviant and contrary to the teachings of Islam. The fatwa lists offending traits in belief, religious practice and morals, such as trampling or burning the Quran, devil worship, drinking alcohol, free sex and drug use. Muslims are asked to avoid these groups because such practices can take a person out of Islam, and appropriate legal action may be taken against them.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan dan perbuatan kumpulan Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Proto Metal, Doom Metal, Power Metal, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal dan Progressive Metal adalah sesat dan bercanggah
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Kumpulan Black Metal Serta Langkah Menanganinya”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/kumpulan-black-metal-serta-langkah-menanganinya/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-black-metal-groups-and-response/