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Hukum Memakan Makanan Terubahsuai Genetik (Genetic Modified Food)
What is the ruling on consuming genetically modified (GM) food?
Short answer
The National Fatwa Committee decided that, in producing genetically modified food, the use of prohibited substances and substances harmful to humans and the environment is forbidden.
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
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The National Fatwa Committee decided that, in producing genetically modified food, the use of prohibited substances and substances harmful to humans and the environment is forbidden. The use of lawful livestock is permitted if the animal is slaughtered according to Islamic law. The fatwa stresses that Muslims should choose food that is toyyib, meaning lawful, pure and not harmful to human life and intellect, and that the production process should not harm people or the environment.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
penggunaan bahan-bahan yang diharamkan dan memudaratkan manusia serta alam sekitar adalah dilarang.
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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). “Hukum Memakan Makanan Terubahsuai Genetik (Genetic Modified Food)”, 18 June 2011. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-memakan-makanan-terubahsuai-genetik-genetic-modified-food. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-eating-genetically-modified-food/