FatwaNationalSocial & Contemporary Issues
Filem “The Message”
What is the ruling on screening the film “The Message” to the public?
Short answer
The 4th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee, held on 13-14 April 1982, ruled that the film “The Message” is haram to be screened to the public.
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 4th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee, held on 13-14 April 1982, ruled that the film “The Message” is haram to be screened to the public. The prohibition remains even if certain parts of the film are cut.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah telah memutuskan bahawa Filem "The Message" ini haram (tidak boleh) ditayangkan kepada umum sekalipun dibuat potongan-potongan tertentu.
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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). “Filem “The Message””, 14 April 1982. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#filem-the-message. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-screening-the-film-the-message/