Unauthorised Mujamalah Visa Offerings Are Haram, Against Islamic Teachings

Barnama

2 days ago

From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan
MAKKAH, May 31 (BERNAMA) -- The irresponsible act of certain individuals or agents offering Mujamalah visas without valid authentication is haram (unlawful) from the Shariah perspective and contrary to Islamic teachings, said the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
He stated that deceiving others for personal gain is a clear form of fraud and should not be taken lightly by society, especially by Muslims.
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"Any party that attempts to defraud others has committed an act clearly prohibited by religion," he said at a press conference at the Tabung Haji (TH) Headquarters here today.
Yesterday, the acting director of the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali, reminded the public to be more cautious when purchasing Hajj pilgrimage packages following Saudi Arabia's move to tighten the issuance of Mujamalah visas to Malaysian citizens.
Mohd Na'im said that the offering of Mujamalah visas by unauthorised parties not only violates national laws but also leads to the illegal appropriation of others' rights.
"This is a form of exploitation that takes advantage of some people's desire to perform Hajj or Umrah, ultimately leading them to be defrauded, and this act is oppression and carries a great sin in the eyes of religion," he said.
Therefore, Mohd Na'im advised the public to be more careful and not to be easily swayed by sweet promises from individuals or agents who do not have official authorisation from the authorities.
In the same vein, Mohd Na'im said the government welcomed Saudi Arabia's move to tighten controls at all borders and entry points to Masjidil Haram in an effort to curb the entry of individuals without valid Hajj visas.