Haram for Muslims to join demos that lead to riots, chaos, says fatwa committee

SEPANG: The National Fatwa Committee has decided that it is "haram" (not permissible) for Muslims to participate in any gathering or demonstration that is unproductive, is against the law or causes disturbance in the country.

Its chairman Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Abdul Shukor Husin said the committee viewed seriously this issue as some Muslims resorted to rioting during street demonstrations, as had happened in the federal capital on April 28.