FatwaNationalSocial & Contemporary Issues
Masalah Dadah & Penyelesaiannya
What is the ruling on drug abuse, and when may drugs be used?
Short answer
The 3rd Muzakarah of the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Affairs Malaysia, held on 15-16 April 1981, ruled that any abuse, including drug abuse, is prohibited (haram).
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 3rd Muzakarah of the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Affairs Malaysia, held on 15-16 April 1981, ruled that any abuse, including drug abuse, is prohibited (haram). Drugs may only be used for medical purposes that are valid according to Islamic law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sebarang penyalahgunaan, termasuk penyalahgunaan dadah, hukumnya haram.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Masalah Dadah & Penyelesaiannya”, 16 April 1981. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#masalah-dadah-penyelesaiannya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-drug-abuse-and-medical-use/