FatwaNationalCreed (Aqidah)
Isu Umat Islam Yang Terlibat Dengan Perjuangan Islamic State
What is the ruling on Muslims joining or fighting for the Islamic State (IS/ISIS)?
Short answer
The Fatwa Committee ruled that joining militant groups such as IS is haram, as their ideology is violent, radical and extremist, contradicts Islamic principles 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
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Fatwa Committee ruled that joining militant groups such as IS is haram, as their ideology is violent, radical and extremist, contradicts Islamic principles and may threaten national security and stability. The zeal to fight in the name of IS is attributed to a misunderstanding of the concepts of jihad and martyrdom. Their struggle is not jihad and those killed are not considered martyrs under Islamic law. Muslims 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.
Muzakarah bersetuju memutuskan bahawa adalah haram bagi umat Islam menyertai kumpulan militan yang membawa ideologi keganasan dan melakukan pembunuhan, radikal dan ekstrim seperti Kumpulan IS
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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). “Isu Umat Islam Yang Terlibat Dengan Perjuangan Islamic State”, 22 October 2014. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#isu-umat-islam-yang-terlibat-dengan-perjuangan-islamic-state. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-joining-islamic-state-isis/