FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
AL-KAFI #329 : GOOGLE MEMUSUHI ISLAM?
Is it sinful to keep using Google and YouTube even though Google hosts content that insults Islam?
Short answer
The fatwa relies on the maxim that the ruling on a matter depends on intention.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa relies on the maxim that the ruling on a matter depends on intention. Modern facilities such as YouTube, Google and Android may be used for good and beneficial purposes. They should be used to uphold the symbols of Islam and to convey knowledge and da'wah wisely.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kemudahan sarana moden seperti Youtube, Google, Android dan lain-lain boleh juga digunakan pada perkara kebaikan dan bermanfaat.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #329 : GOOGLE MEMUSUHI ISLAM?”, 12 July 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1352-al-kafi-329-google-memusuhi-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-using-google-youtube-insulting-islam/