FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
KUMPULAN BLACK METAL SERTA LANGKAH-LANGKAH MENGATASINYA
What is the ruling on black metal groups, and may Muslims be involved with them?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that black metal groups, with their beliefs, teachings, activities and practices, are deviant and misleading, and contrary to Islamic faith, law and morals.
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
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Tarikh Pewartaan: 31/01/2008
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that black metal groups, with their beliefs, teachings, activities and practices, are deviant and misleading, and contrary to Islamic faith, law and morals. Muslims are prohibited from involvement, directly or indirectly, including practising, becoming members, printing, publishing, distributing, recording, using symbols and conducting rituals. The prohibition also covers any other means connected with the group or its teachings.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawasanya kumpulan black metal dengan segala kepercayaan,ajaran,aktiviti, perlakuan dan amalannya adalah sesat lagi menyesatkan,bercanggah dengan ajaran islam (aqidah, syariah dan akhlak)
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. “KUMPULAN BLACK METAL SERTA LANGKAH-LANGKAH MENGATASINYA”, 3 March 2006. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=983. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-black-metal-groups-johor/