FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
ISU UMAT ISLAM MALAYSIA YANG BERJUANG DI SYRIA ATAS NAMA ISIS
What is the ruling on Malaysian Muslims joining the IS group in Syria in the name of jihad?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that joining militant groups such as IS, which hold an ideology of violence and killing, 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
- 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 IS, which hold an ideology of violence and killing, is forbidden. The group's struggle is stated to contradict Islamic teachings and universal humanity and may threaten national security and stability. Their fight is not considered jihad and their deaths are not counted as martyrdom, and Muslims in Johor are advised not to be swayed by the group's 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 ekstrim seperti kumpulan IS
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=157. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-joining-isis-militants-in-syria/