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#108 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Buli Menurut Perspektif Syariah Dan Undang-undang
What is the ruling on bullying in Islamic law and Malaysian law?
Short answer
This explanatory article states that bullying is an act of wrongdoing that harms the victim physically, mentally or emotionally, so it is forbidden in Islamic law.
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
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This explanatory article states that bullying is an act of wrongdoing that harms the victim physically, mentally or emotionally, so it is forbidden in Islamic law. The prohibition is linked to the ban on injustice, harming others, and insulting or mocking people, as well as the objective of protecting life, property and intellect. Under Malaysian law, bullying is treated as a criminal offence that may be acted on under the Penal Code, such as Sections 323, 506 and 509, while children are additionally protected by the Child Act 2001.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, perbuatan buli adalah haram kerana ia adalah perbuatan zalim yang mendatangkan kesan negatif kepada seseorang individu sama ada fizikal, mental mahupun emosi.
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. “#108 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Buli Menurut Perspektif Syariah Dan Undang-undang”, 6 April 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/04/06/108-taudhih-al-hukmi-hukum-buli-menurut-perspektif-syariah-dan-undang-undang/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-bullying-sharia-and-law/