FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-320: ISU GALAKAN MENZIARAHI BAITULMAQDIS DALAM KONTEKS SEMASA
Is it encouraged for Muslims to visit Bayt al-Maqdis in the current context?
Short answer
Based on the texts, visiting Bayt al-Maqdis and Al-Aqsa Mosque is encouraged, and Imam al-Nawawi stated that it is recommended.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Based on the texts, visiting Bayt al-Maqdis and Al-Aqsa Mosque is encouraged, and Imam al-Nawawi stated that it is recommended. In the current context, however, strict controls and unguaranteed safety under occupation place the matter within siyasah shar'iyyah, requiring a weighing of benefits against harms. Scholars differ: some permit it citing clear texts and moral support for the people there, while others forbid it over visa requirements, implied recognition and economic benefit to Israel.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dari sudut nas hadis, memang terdapat anjuran dan galakan untuk menziarahi Baitulmaqdis.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-320: ISU GALAKAN MENZIARAHI BAITULMAQDIS DALAM KONTEKS SEMASA”, 23 July 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6326-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-320-isu-galakan-menziarahi-baitulmaqdis-dalam-konteks-semasa. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/visiting-bayt-al-maqdis-in-current-context/