Fatwa Committee Research Articles

Implementation halal product certification through self-declare program for MSEs products in Cirebon Regency

Cirebon is one of the regions of West Java which has around 54,306 MSMEs. However, currently, there are still many MSEs actors who don't understand the urgency of halal certification and incomprehensible how to apply for a halal certificate for their products. This community service activity aims to socialize and assist in applying for halal product certification for MSEs through the self-declaration program. The research method is Community Education through training and counselling conducted in the Pasaleman and Beber area with the category of food and beverage products. The data were used descriptive analysis. The results show that the mentoring participants gave a positive response to these activities, and MSEs received assistance in the practice of submitting halal products to the SIHALAL application. Some MSEs actors were able to apply for halal certification with the verification application status completed by National Fatwa Committee, LP3H, some were still in the draft submission and some had not yet submitted because business actors were more focused on product sales, so the time to complete the submission documents was limited. Furthermore, the community service team evaluates activities and monitors tracking periodically after submitting halal certification until release certificate halal product.

Job Creation Law and Consequences in Determining Halâl Products: Analysis of the Halâl Product Fatwa Committee

The Halâl Product Fatwa Committee is a new institution constructed in the Job Creation Law. Its authority is to determine whether consumer goods are halâl or harâm. This role has received two views: on the one hand, it is an attempt to negate the authority of the Ulema Council Indonesia (MUI), on the other hand, it shows that the government is interfering in religious affairs. This article attempts to present a review of the conception of government power, followed by regulations regarding the determination of halâl status in the Job Creation Law including its implications on institutional arrangements for administering halâl products. This research uses a combination of normative legal approaches with conceptual and statutory approaches. The research results show that: First, government power is an institution that is obliged to carry out governance issues. Second, the Halâl Product Fatwa Committee and its authority have the potential to eliminate the role of the MUI. Third, structuring can be done by unifying institutions administering Halâl guarantees or forming non-structural government institutions. This aims to create legal order and at the same time ensure that the MUI's institutional role is not lost.

Pendampingan Sertifikasi Halal Gratis bagi Pelaku Usaha Mikro dan Kecil di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur

The process of digitizing halal certification turns out to be quite difficult for business actors who are not familiar with using computers. Moreover, it takes a long time to fill out the entire form, micro and small business actors who do not have employees prefer to open a business or operate as usual rather than spending time studying a series of certification processes. Therefore, the writing team as halal assistants feel the need to carry out community service in the form of assistance in filling out forms (SJPH). Based on the results of the dedication that has been carried out, it can be said that the service activities have been successful, business actors understand the importance of halal certificates, consciously and willingly attend the mentoring event to gain technical knowledge of processing halal certificates. Business actors are also willing to make improvements when during the filing period a discrepancy is found by the fatwa commission which must be corrected by the business actor.

THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OBLIGATION TO PAY ZAKAT ON INCOME AMONG ISLAMIC EDUCATION TEACHERS IN KEDAH

Beginning in the late 1970s, zakat on income was debated in the Malaysian context. It was eventually accepted and started to be applied in Malaysia in the early 1990s. Zakat on employment income is required for people who are eligible to release zakat, according to the National Fatwa Committee's Fatwa Conference (Muzakarah), which was held on June 22, 1997. Nowadays, zakat institutions in Malaysia have undergone a paradigm shift as income zakat is brought into being as a fresh source. Zakat on income, including teachers in Kedah, especially the Islamic education options for certain reasons. Owing to this issue, a survey was done to determine how many Islamic general educators in Kedah complied with the requirement to give zakat on income. This study's design was created utilising a quantitative technique and a population of 141 respondents who were Kedah-based Islamic Education teachers. Its sample also included conversations with the Vice Chief Executive Officer, Dakwah, and Collecting LZNK. The results show that the level of compliance to pay income zakat is at a moderate level. Therefore, LZNK needs to find initiatives to encourage the largest group of Islamic Education teachers and this needs to be given attention. This is important because zakat on income not only helps the community in need but also to clean the income earned as well as an act of worship that has to be done for one to be prepared in the hereafter.

Development Method For Determining The Law Of Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) Post Reform (Case Study of Fatwas related to Law)

This study aims to analyze the development of the method of determining the law by the Indonesian Ulama Council after the reformation in the case of legal fatwas. Data collection was carried out by way of interviews with MUI administrators throughout Indonesia represented by the fatwa commission which produced fatwas related to crucial issues of public interest and political fatwas that greatly influenced the political situation in Indonesia. The location of this research was conducted at the Central MUI institutions, DKI Jakarta Province, West Java Province, East Java Province, and West Sumatra. The results obtained are that the method used by the MUI runs in accordance with established procedures and standards in the MUI and does not shift from the previous period. The MUI is not influenced by political pressures from outside that surround it even though the pressure has a psychological impact on the perpetrators of the implementation of the law. The determination even though it looks like there is pressure, but in reality it is the response of the MUI itself. This is evidenced from several cases of MUI fatwa related to the needs of many people who are able to meet the sense of community law.
 Keywords: Law; MUI; MUI fatwa; community law

Syariah Compliant Milk Bank: The Need and Issues

World Health Organisation (WHO) defines premature infants as those babies born before the completed 37th week of pregnancy (Turner-Maffei et al., 2014). Malaysian National Neonatal Registry (MNNR), reported an increase in the rate of premature births. This is also the trend seen worldwide. Premature babies, as they born prior to period of maturity, they are physically and physiologically still immature; their brain is immature, their eyes, their heart, their kidney, their gastrointestinal tract, their kidney and even their immune system are still very immature. Many may need admission into intensive care wards and special care nurseries to support, close monitoring and help them grow stronger. They are prone for infection, as their skin are still fragile, and they are not able to surmount an adequate immune response to fight off infection. Ensuring premature babies having access to breastmilk is of utter importance. Breastmilk has the protective capabilities such as the IgA, to prevent them from getting infections, breastmilk is more tolerable for premature babies and is proven to prevent serious diseases such as Necrotising Enterocolitis. Some mothers, however, cannot breastfeed their child and cannot supply expressed breastmilk due to various reasons. Therefore, there is a critical need for the development of milk bank. Milk Bank is not new, it is rather common in many countries. In fact, it is well established in the United States, United Kingdom and many other developed countries. The establishment of these milk banks has saved and protected the lives of newborn babies, especially the those premature. However, for Muslims, the issue arised in regards the issue of milk-kinship. The 97th Conference of the Fatwa Committee National Council for Islamic Religious Affair of Malaysia held on 15th – 17th December 2011 to forbid the establishment of milk bank in Malaysia. Thus, establishment of a syariah-compliant human milk bank is of a dire need. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2023 Page: S8

Epistemologi Fatwa tentang Politik Uang di Indonesia

This study intends to identify the epistemology of the Fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council on the monasticism of money politic. Qualitative research in the form of literature studies uses a normative-philosophical approach. The primary data of this study is in the form of a document of the Ijtima' Ulama Decree of the Indonesian Fatwa Commission in 2018. Secondary data uses a variety of correlative scientific literature with a focus on discussion. The theory of idealism and the realism of Islamic law became the theory of analysis of this research. Data collection through documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis goes through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. This research shows the epistemological construction of the fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council on the political monastery of money not only based on the idealistic-normative-deductive epistemology of Islamic law, but also emphasizes the aspects of Islamic legal realism in the form of considerations about the effectiveness of the fatwa in the midst of community life. The theoretical implications of this study show that the provisions of Islamic law (fatwa) related to the prohibition of money politics require considerations of legal formulations that do not only refer to normative idealism of law, but also legal realism. The limitations of this study have not identified the method of interpretation of the Indonesian Ulema Council on various theological foundations of monasticism of money politics.

Shia Belief and National Security in Malaysia: The Securitisation

The world’s politics was stunned by the actualisation of the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini overthrew the Pahlavi Dynasty under the rule of the Shah of Iran. The Revolution portrayed a positive impression of Shia, the official state religion of Iran, and gained support from many Islamic countries including Malaysia. However, after more than three decades, some countries have proposed that Shia teachings may contradict the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah (Sunni teachings). Sunni-Shia struggle, as occurring in Syria and Iraq, portrayed the clash between the two sects of Islamic teachings. Malaysia, a country that practices Sunni Islamic teachings has decided to ban Shia through a decree issued by the National Fatwa Committee in 1996. The purpose of this study was to analyse how Shia teachings are linked to national security. This study was based on the securitisation approach as a tool of analysis through the speech acts and views of the securitisation actors. The study also gathered primary data from interviews and field observations conducted in Iran and Malaysia. Meanwhile, secondary data were collected from reliable printed materials such as academic research books, local and international reviewed journals, newspaper clippings, government reports and authoritative webpages. The findings suggest that even though Shia teachings are not declared by the country as a national security threat, it has the potential to raise public safety issues such as creating disharmony among the followers of the Sunni Islamic community, drawing a wedge in the unity of the Muslim community and may also undermine the national sovereignty.

Forensic determination of ethanol in import and local prepared vinegar for halal in accordance with Shafi’i school of jurisprudence

The percentage of ethanol in food has raised controversy in Muslim society. Different countries have their standard for the permissibility of ethanol percentage in foods and drinks. Malaysian National Fatwa Committee only permitted below 1% of ethanol in food or drinks. Vinegar contains ethanol which resulted from an incomplete fermentation process. This study aimed to determine the ethanol content in vinegar and to compare modern processing and traditionally produced vinegar. The methods of processing vinegar and alcohol content were analysed based on Shafi’i schools of jurisprudence guidelines in producing vinegar. This study utilised two methods to obtain research data; laboratory analysis and interview. Laboratory analysis used Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UV-Vis) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) as the instrument of analysis. A total of ten random samples of imported and locally produced vinegar were analysed in this study. As for qualitative analysis, this study used content analysis through descriptive, deductive, and comparative analysis approaches. NVIVO 7.0 software program was used to help in analysing qualitative data. Results showed that the highest ethanol content was 3.21% in black vinegar while the lowest percentage of ethanol is in the traditionally produced Nipah vinegar, which was 1.70%. Interviews found that the traditional method used in the process of making traditional vinegar is in line with Shafii schools of jurisprudence’s guidelines for producing vinegar. All samples analysed for ethanol content were above the borderline allowed by Malaysian National Fatwa Committee (1% v/v). Thus, this study suggested that permitted ethanol content standards for processed foods through fermentation methods be reviewed and improved

CAN MUSLIM INHERIT BITCOIN? DISCOVERING THE CONTINUITY OF DIGITAL ASSET IN PERLIS

Day by day the numbers of Bitcoins owners are increasing and as the time lapses, they also will face the death. In Perlis, Bitcoins is recognised as a wealth (mal) and subject to zakat by State Fatwa Committee of Perlis. Hence, this paper aims to discover the inheritability of bitcoin according to Shariah in Perlis. As a result, this study employed a qualitative research approach by interview in order to discover the inheritability of bitcoin as a mal according to Shariah. Purposive sampling was used in the study. The finding of this study indicated that the existing fatwa on bitcoin is silent on the inheritance ruling of bitcoin. The researcher urged that this inheritance ruling must be tabled and gazetted by the state fatwa committee of Perlis in order to ensure the continuity of bitcoin to the next generation. Therefore, this study has contributed in comprehensive Shariah views behind the permissibility of Bitcoin in Perlis and provides some important policy implication for the regulator and state fatwa committee of Perlis to fulfil the lacuna in the fatwa related to bitcoin.

The Urgency of MUI Halal Fatwa about Food, Beverage, Medicine and Cosmetic Products for the Consumer Protection

This study examines how important it is to determine the halal fatwa of MUI for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Given that there are still many fraudulent practices committed by business actors or producers in the product manufacturing process, causing harm to consumers. While Law no. 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection has guaranteed the safety of every citizen as a consumer. Then what is the form of legal protection by the state for consumers? And how important is the determination of the MUI's halal fatwa for consumer protection? This type of research is qualitative research with a normative juridical approach. Data collection techniques through exploration and documentation, namely collecting data regarding the establishment of halal fatwas, legal protection and Law no. 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection. The results of this study indicate that the form of legal protection for consumers in Indonesia includes preventive, repressive and juridical legal protection as well as institutions whose role is to audit products such as LPPOM MUI, BPOM and other inspection agencies. The halal certification process can be carried out when a business actor applies for a halal certificate, then verification and validation, inspection by the LPPOM MUI halal auditor, the process of meeting the MUI fatwa commission, issuing a halal decree and issuing a halal certificate. Determination of MUI halal fatwa for each product is very important because it is ensured that it has passed the stages and procedures designed to provide protection to consumers. So that in the context of product transactions that occur in the field, no party benefits or is harmed and has applied the principle of balance and the principle of justice.

REVIEW OF ISLAMIC LAW OF THE STRATEGY FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WAKAF FUNDS IN THE AL-QUR'AN WAKAF BOARD (BWA) YOGYAKARTA

Waqf is one of the teachings of Islam that has socio-economic value for the welfare of society. Along with the times, waqf is not only in the form of goods, but can also be in the form of money and productive waqf. In fact, this understanding of the development of waqf is not widely known by the public, including in the Yogyakarta area. Waqf has a big role in providing the benefits of waqf property in Indonesia. Good institutional administration and strategies in the utilization of waqf funds are very important aspects to pay attention to, in order to achieve the goals of the waqf itself. Each waqf institution has its own strategy to realize its vision and mission, as well as BWA Yogyakarta which has an innovative strategy in order to realize its programs. What is the strategy for utilizing waqf funds at BWA Yogyakarta? What is the strategy for utilizing waqf funds at BWA Yogyakarta in a normative and juridical review?
 The type of research carried out by the authors is field research, the nature of this research is prescriptive research, the approach used by the authors is a normative empirical approach with mas}lah}ah mursalah theory, the data source consists of primary data and secondary data, data collection techniques in the research consists of methods of observation, interviews, and documentation, and the frame of mind that the compiler uses in data analysis is the inductive method.
 The result of this research is that BWA Yogyakarta has three strategies, namely Expansion Strategy (Traffic), Prospect Funding Strategy, and Customer and Partner Strategy. The application of the three strategies of BWA Yogyakarta normatively is in accordance with the concept of mas}lah}ah mursalah, and juridically, the three strategies follow most of the regulations stipulated by law, namely Article 4, Article 5, Article 11, Article 21, Article 22, Article 28, Article 42, Article 43 of Law Number 41 of 2004 concerning Waqf, Government Regulation Number 42 of 2006 concerning Implementation of Law Number 41 of 2004, Article 22 paragraph 1 and the Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) on 11 May 2002. However, the three strategies did not fully implement Article 21 of Law Number 41 of 2004 concerning waqf and Government Regulation Number 42 of 2006 article 26.

Beribadah di Tengah Wabak Covid-19: Analisis Terhadap Fatwa Majelis Ulama Indonesia No 14 Tahun 2020 Berasaskan Teori Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah al-Shāṭibī

The Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) has issued fatwa number 14 of the year 2020 on the Maintenance of Prayer in the Situation of the COVID-19 Outbreak. Issues that were fatwaed such as not holding Friday prayers and replacing with noon prayers, not congregating in mosques, the ban on holding religious activities in public areas with high COVID-19 contagion and so on. Therefore, this article will analyze the fatwa based on the theory of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah al-Shāṭibī. Using the literature review method, this article concludes that the MUI fatwa has resulted in a response to the COVID-19 pandemic declaration that spread to Indonesia as well as provide guidance to the community regarding permission to worship in the COVID-19 epidemic situation. Studies show that the members of the MUI Fatwa Commission take into account the aspect of maslahah in the determination of fatwas. The maslahah refers to the theory of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah al-Shāṭibī, and covers all levels whether the levels of ḍarūriyyah, ḥājiyyah and taḥsīniyyah.

THE PROGRESS OF SHARI’AH IMPLEMENTATION IN ZAKAH MANAGEMENT & THE ACTUAL PROCEEDS: MALAYSIA AS A CASE STUDY WITH CORRELATION ANALYSIS

This paper analyzes the Malaysian Zakah/Zakat Management, which is related to law and its actual proceeds.Despite numerous efforts being made in many OIC Muslim countries and technological breakthroughs, Zakah is still unable to tackle poverty eradication. This study shows the progress of Zakah by one of the OIC Muslim countries, Malaysia. Malaysia's Zakah actual proceeds are a far cry from a total Muslim population; in fact, approximately 60% of Malaysians are Muslim. Although enjoying tremendous economic growth, Zakah’s potential contribution to Malaysia indicates a gap within the country’s GDP. These failures may relate to Zakah institutions in each state that do not fully adhere to general Islamic law or not follow the fatwa of the Shafi' sect that Zakah is obligatory. The explanation is that, since the country is home to many races and religions, Zakah is exempted from contribution. A prove that the fatwa affects the Zakah's collection, the data would be computed to estimate the proceeds by statistical tools, namely; descriptive, correlation, regression, and the ARDL approach to co-integration testing. This study examines a collection of data between 1991 to 2019 related to economic growth in Malaysia, for instance, Zakah's collection, GDP, interest, inflation, taxes, and unemployment in the country. This paper encourages policymakers to review the decision taken by National Council Fatwa Committee to adhere to the proper fatwa by Shafi's sect and to create effective infrastructure policies.

Menyoal Bisnis Kosmetik Bersertifikat Halal (Analisis Undang-Undang Nomor 33 Tahun 2014 Tentang Jaminan Prodak Halal)

<p><em>This study aims to determine the achievements of the halal cosmetic product business, the challenges of halal product guarantee through analysis of halal product guarantee regulations. This study uses a descriptive approach with qualitative data that is conceptual in nature by linking Value chain theory, action and mirror theory. The results show that the halal-certified cosmetic business is a fairly competitive business for business people. However, there are cosmetic brands that are quite large and are found to contain non-halal ingredients. The trend of the halal-certified cosmetic business is in synergy with LPPOM-MUI, the MUI Fatwa Commission and BPOM in issuing Halal Label certificate licensing for producers who want their products to be halal-certified. In addition to the large opportunity for selling halal cosmetic products in Indonesia, the use and selection of raw materials that are free from haram ingredients is something that cosmetic manufacturers must pay attention to. This has become the testing power of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Guaranteed Halal Products to consistently provide legal certainty and protection for the community based on belief as stated in Article 28 and 29 of the 1945 Constitution.</em></p><p> </p>

The Factors Influencing of Value based Perspective on Corporate Zakah Payment Decisions in Malaysia: A Proposed Conceptual Model

Islam requires its followers to pay the Zakah, a religious due. Zakah purifies one's wealth and uplifts the socio-economic status of the ummah simultaneously. Zakah is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, which is an obligatory form of “charity”, and every Muslim is expected to contribute. Zakah purifies property, but it also purifies the hearts of Zakah payers from greed and selfishness. According to National Fatwa Committee, business entities formed under the principle of syakhsiyyah i’tibariyyah (legal entity) are obliged to pay Zakah under the principle of khultah (group ownership). However, factors that influence a business entity’s Zakah payment are still not properly defined, and very limited research done on this. Malaysian Zakah institution still faces several obstacles to increase the collection of business Zakah. Most of the previous studies on this issue do not explain more detail about the factor chosen as leadership support, stakeholder engagement, and elective accountability. Hence, the purpose of this research is to propose a conceptual framework for corporate Zakah payment decisions. This research also applies the Institutional Work theory. The aim of this research is to identify Zakah payment influencing factors in business entities and take Public Listed Companies (PLCs) who are entitled as Shariah Compliant Companies as a research subject and decision-makers in Shariah Compliant Companies as the research object.

TINJAUAN HUKUM ISLAM TERHADAP FATWA MUI NO 02 TAHUN 2021 TENTANG KEHALALAN VAKSIN COVID-19 SINOVAC

The determination of various types of Covid-19 vaccine products that have been determined by the Indonesian government as well as promises to provide Covid-19 vaccine products cannot be guaranteed to be halal, thayib and safe to use, especially for Indonesian people who are Muslim. On this basis, there was a debate in Indonesia regarding the halalness of thecovid 19 vaccine. Therefore, in order to organize and be able to successfully distribute the vaccine, as well as the consumption of the vaccines that have been purchased. So the Indonesian government cooperates with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) by referring to the Fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) NO. 02 of 2021 which issues a fatwa regarding the law that the Covid-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac Life Sciences Co. Ltd. China and PT. Bio Farma (Persero) is legal, holy and halal. This study aims to find out in detail the legal basis for the MUI to issue a fatwa that the Sinovac vaccine is halal and to know and be able to analyze the views of Islamic law on the MUI Fatwa No. 02 of 2021 regarding the halalness of the Sinovac vaccine. This research is legal-normative research, namely research that uses law to justify a legal event. This type of research is descriptive-analytic research using library research. Based on the results of the study, it is known that there are 7 basics used by the MUI in determining the halalness of the Sinovac vaccine, namely: First, the opinion of the Ulama; Second, MUI Fatwa No. 04/2016 on Immunization; Third, MUI Fatwa Number 01 of 2010 concerning the Use of Microbes and Microbial Products in Food Products; Fourth, MUI Fatwa Number 45 of 2018 concerning the Use of Blood Plasma for Medicinal Ingredients; Fifth, the report and explanation of the audit results of the LPPOM MUI Auditor Team together with the MUI Fatwa Commission to Sinovac and PT Bio Farma; Sixth, the opinion of the participants of the Fatwa Commission meeting on January 8, 2021; Seventh, BPOM's decision to give approval for emergency use and guarantee of safety, quality, and efficacy for the Sinovac vaccine, which is one indicator that the vaccine meets thayyib qualifications. In addition, it can be believed that the Covid-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac is holy and halal. Those are the notes on the results of the MUI Fatwa regarding the halal certification of vaccines that were described in the Plenary Session of the MUI Fatwa Commission on January 8, 2020 and the MUI Fatwa No. 2 of 2021 has been issued/decided.

Analisis Keabsahan Penyaluran Harta Zakat dalam Bentuk al-Qardh al-Hasan: Studi atas Materi Ijtima’ Ulama Komisi Fatwa MUI 2021

This study aims to analysis the suitability of the evidence base used to form the provisions of the ability to distribute zakat property in al-Qardh al-Hasan by making the material ijtima 'scholars of the Fatwa Commission MUI 2021 as the object of research. The research methodology is descriptive qualitative with a literature study approach that uses content analysis in reviewing some existing data. The results of this study show that the basis of the arguments used in the MUI Ijtima' material regarding the permissibility of distributing zakat assets in al-Qardh is still general in nature and tends to be less relevant. Therefore, there are four suggestions that need to be conveyed, namely; 1) the hadiths on the distribution of zakat assets that are pertinent to the theme of the problem description should be displayed; 2) the fiqh rules should be corrected by reviewing the benefits of distributing zakat assets in the form of al-Qardh al-Hasan; 3 the qawl (opinion) of the ulama displayed should be justified; 4) the provisions on the distribution of zakat assets in the form of Qardh should be concretely completed.

Legal Problems Using AstraZeneca Vaccine: Hermeneutic Analysis of the Fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council

Recently, the Indonesian Muslim community has been shocked by the government's policy to use the AstraZeneca Vaccine to minimize the negative impact of Corona Virus Disease 10 (Covid-19). This policy is permitted by the Fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), although it uses trypsin from pigs to make the vaccine. This article explains the legal problems of using the vaccine from a hermeneutic perspective. This research is a literature review using the MUI Fatwa Number 14 of 2021 concerning the Law on the Use of the Covid-19 Vaccine for AstraZeneca Products as primary data and analyzing it descriptively with a hermeneutic approach. The authors found that the MUI Fatwa Number 14 of 2021 was a direct request from the government and was used as a guideline for implementing the AstraZeneca Vaccine for Muslim communities in Indonesia. In determining the fatwa on the permissibility of using the AstraZeneca Vaccine in an emergency to create herd immunity against Covid-19, the MUI Fatwa Commission uses the qiyās and maqāsid al-syarī’ah methods. The use of these two methods can be seen from the citation of several fiqh rules and opinions of previous scholars. Even though there are contradictory responses to the MUI Fatwa, the only difference lies in the concept of istihālah (change of unclean objects to become holy) used by the fatwa institution.

Garis Panduan Mengenai Amalan Sihir Menurut Perspektif Islam

This study aims to provide general guidance to religious authorities and the prosecution on the conduct of magic in society for the purpose of the process of enforcement and prosecution of magic practitioners. Apart from that, it is also an explanation and exposure to the Muslim community about the dangers of believing in the practice of magic and its use that can lead to the deviation of the beliefs of a Muslim. This study is based on the Results of the Muzakarah of the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia: Law on the belief in the practice of magic and its use according to Islamic perspective has been gazetted as a Fatwa in several State Fatwa Departments in Malaysia. Violation of the fatwa decision that has been gazetted as an offense because it is considered an insult to Islam and the Religious Authority. The objective of this study will be to discuss the characteristics of superstitious practices, forms of magic practices, the characteristics of magic practitioners, in brief, the role of the authorities in combating magic practices. The methodology used in this study is a library study that is the analysis of documents such as books and articles. It is hoped that these guidelines can also provide understanding and explanation to Muslims in this country on the characteristics of the practice of magic, superstition, and magic according to the Islamic perspective with the hope that the Muslim community stays away from all practices that can threaten the faith, threaten the lives of others and affect harmony society if there is no collective effort from all authorities to curb it.