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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-281: BOIKOT EKONOMI SEBAGAI STRATEGI MELAWAN ZIONIS: NASIHAT DAN PANDUAN
What is the ruling on boycotting products or companies that support Zionism?
Short answer
Dealing with Jews is generally permissible as long as the products are halal and the transaction does not lead to something forbidden, such as helping them fight Muslims.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Dealing with Jews is generally permissible as long as the products are halal and the transaction does not lead to something forbidden, such as helping them fight Muslims. The ruling on a boycott depends on the circumstances. It can become obligatory when a product or company directly assists in killing Muslims, or when weakening the enemy cannot be achieved without it. The boycott is described as a form of jihad with wealth, according to each person's ability.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Terkadang boikot boleh menjadi wajib apabila produk atau syarikat berkenaan memang memberikan bantuan secara langsung untuk membunuh umat Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-281: BOIKOT EKONOMI SEBAGAI STRATEGI MELAWAN ZIONIS: NASIHAT DAN PANDUAN”, 7 November 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5781-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-281-boikot-ekonomi-sebagai-strategi-melawan-zionis-nasihat-dan-panduan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-boycotting-zionist-supporting-companies/