FatwaNegeri SembilanTransactions & Finance
Sistem Jualan Langsung (MLM) Menurut Islam
What is the Islamic ruling on direct selling or multi-level marketing (MLM)?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the National Fatwa Committee decision that the concept, structure and legal framework of MLM businesses approved by the Government are permissible and do not contradict Islamic business principles.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the National Fatwa Committee decision that the concept, structure and legal framework of MLM businesses approved by the Government are permissible and do not contradict Islamic business principles. However, an MLM system containing pyramid scheme elements involving oppression and fraud is forbidden. Anyone wishing to take part should refer to the Shariah Guidelines on Multi-Level Marketing Direct Selling (JAKIM Guideline No. 1/2013).
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sekiranya terdapat unsur-unsur Skim Piramid yang mengandungi unsur-unsur penindasan dan penipuan dalam sistem jualan MLM maka hukumnya adalah haram.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Sistem Jualan Langsung (MLM) Menurut Islam”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/sistem-jualan-langsung-mlm-menurut-islam/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-direct-selling-mlm-in-islam/