Environmental fatwas issued by mufti departments in ASEAN countries: an analytical perspective

Mohd Shahlan, Muhammad Adam Hakim (2026) Environmental fatwas issued by mufti departments in ASEAN countries: an analytical perspective. In: Advancing Halal Awareness, Ethical Governance, and Sustainable Growth. IGI GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING, USA, pp. 369-422. ISBN 9798260025512

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Abstract

This study analyzes environmental fatwas from Mufti departments in ASEAN countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, and the Philippines—where Muslims form majorities—using Maqasid al- Shariah, especially Hifz al- Biah (environmental preservation). It applies qualitative document analysis and comparison, noting no such fatwas in minority- Muslim states like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Timor- Leste. Fatwas target issues such as pollution, deforestation, destructive fishing, GM foods, waste, wildlife protection, and climate change, drawing on Quranic rules against corruption, Prophetic teachings on stewardship (khalifah) and trust (amanah), and principles like “no harm” (la darar wa la dirar). Despite differences in content and processes due to local contexts, fatwas link Islamic ethics to modern sustainability, boosting awareness, policy, and faith- driven action against industrial damage. The study suggests wider preaching, ASEAN integration, more fatwas for new threats, and research to reinforce Hifz al-Biah in Shariah.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ASEAN, Fatwa, Hifz al-Biah, Maqasid al-Shariah
Subjects:	BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh > BPK36 Islamic law (General) > BPK78 Usul al-fiqh > BPK109 Sources of Islamic law > BPK121 Ijtihad > BPK125 Applicability of Ijtihad. Instances of application > BPK125.2 Harmonisation of Shari’ah and law BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh > BPK36 Islamic law (General) S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Foundation Studies
Depositing User:	Mr./Ustaz MUHAMMAD ADAM HAKIM BIN MOHD SHAHLAN -
Date Deposited:	26 Jul 2026 23:43
Last Update:	26 Jul 2026 23:43
Queue Number:	2026-07-Q4259
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/130195

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