FatwaNationalCreed (Aqidah)
Kumpulan Black Metal Serta Langkah-Langkah Menanganinya
What is the ruling on the practices of Black Metal groups and how should Muslims respond to them?
Short answer
The 72nd Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee, held on 23 January 2006, ruled that the practices and acts of Black Metal groups are 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
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 72nd Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee, held on 23 January 2006, ruled that the practices and acts of Black Metal groups are deviant and contrary to true Islamic teachings. Muslims are asked to stay away from such groups. The fatwa states that their acts and practices may cause a person to leave Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah telah memutuskan bahawa amalan dan perbuatan Kumpulan Black Metal adalah sesat dan bercanggah dengan ajaran Islam sebenar.
Read the full fatwa on the National website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Kumpulan Black Metal Serta Langkah-Langkah Menanganinya”, 23 January 2006. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#kumpulan-black-metal-serta-langkah-langkah-menanganinya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-black-metal-groups-practices/