Frequently asked questions
What Rujuk Fatwa is, where the fatwas come from, and how to read and cite them correctly.
What is Rujuk Fatwa?
Rujuk Fatwa is a reference for finding official Malaysian fatwas. It gathers fatwas published by JAKIM and the state mufti offices, summarises each one in its own words, and links directly to the authority's original text.
Does Rujuk Fatwa issue fatwas?
No. Rujuk Fatwa is a reference, not a fatwa, and not a religious authority. For a ruling, consult the mufti office or Islamic religious department of your state.
Where do the fatwas on this site come from?
From the official websites of 15 fatwa authorities: the National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM) and the state mufti offices. Every fatwa page names its authority and links to the original text. The Coverage page shows how many fatwas each authority has so far.
Why is the full text of a fatwa not shown?
A fatwa's text belongs to the body that published it. Each page shows a summary in our own words, a short verbatim quote (at most 320 characters) and a link to the original text. Read the original before acting.
What is the difference between a gazetted fatwa and an opinion?
A gazetted fatwa has been published in the state Government Gazette and has the force of law in that state. Committee decisions and irsyad that are not gazetted are opinions. Rujuk Fatwa labels a fatwa "Gazetted" only when the source contains evidence of gazettement, and quotes that evidence on the fatwa page.
What if states disagree?
Each view is shown separately with the name of its authority. Rujuk Fatwa does not merge differing state views into a single ruling. Follow the religious authority of the state where you live.
How does Ask answer questions?
Ask first searches for relevant fatwas, then writes an answer in which every statement is marked [n] to a source. If there is no suitable source, it does not answer. When the AI is unavailable, Ask shows search results only.
How do I cite a fatwa found here?
Cite the original fatwa: the authority's name, the fatwa title, the date and the original link. Every fatwa page has a ready-made "How to cite" block. You may add the Rujuk Fatwa page link as where you found it, not as the source of the ruling.
How do I find fatwas on a topic?
Use Search for keywords and filter by authority, or the Fatwa map to see fatwas grouped by topic and evidence.