FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
ISU UMAT ISLAM MALAYSIA YANG BERJUANG DI SYRIA ATAS NAMA ISIS
What is the ruling on Malaysian Muslims joining ISIS in Syria in the name of jihad?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that joining militant groups such as ISIS is haram, as their ideology of violence and killing contradicts Islamic teachings and may threaten national security and stability.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that joining militant groups such as ISIS is haram, as their ideology of violence and killing contradicts Islamic teachings and may threaten national security and stability. The inclination to join stems from a misunderstanding of jihad and martyrdom, and their call may lead to disbelief because it permits the shedding of fellow Muslims' blood. ISIS's struggle is not considered jihad and its fighters' deaths are not considered martyrdom, and Muslims are advised not to be swayed by its propaganda.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
adalah haram bagi umat Islam menyertai kumpulan militan yang membawa ideologi keganasan dan melakukan pembunuhan, radikal dan ekstrem seperti kumpulan ISIS keran ia bercanggah dengan prinsip ajaran Islam
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “ISU UMAT ISLAM MALAYSIA YANG BERJUANG DI SYRIA ATAS NAMA ISIS”, 17 May 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=347. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-joining-isis-in-syria/