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Fatwa Mengenai Kumpulan Black Metal Adalah Sesat
What is the ruling on Black Metal groups and their practices according to the Perak fatwa?
Short answer
The Perak Fatwa Committee ruled that the practices and conduct of all Black Metal groups 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
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Pk.P.U.22
Summary
The Perak Fatwa Committee ruled that the practices and conduct of all Black Metal groups are deviant and contrary to the teachings of Islam. Muslims are asked to avoid such groups because their conduct and practices may cause a person to become an apostate. Appropriate legal action may also be taken against them.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan dan perbuatan semua kumpulan Black Metal adalah sesat dan bercanggah dengan ajaran Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Kumpulan Black Metal Adalah Sesat”, 10 June 2010. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/19.blackmetal.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-black-metal-groups-perak/