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This study examines the fatwas and regulations concerning the
meningitis vaccine in Muslim countries through a comparative approach to
Islamic legal reasoning and public health policy. The study aims to analyze
the legal perspectives of Islamic institutions regarding the permissibility and
obligation of the meningitis vaccine, as well as the relationship between
religious fatwas and state health regulations in various Muslim-majority
countries.
This research employs a qualitative method using a comparative
juridical and normative approach. The data were collected from fatwas
issued by Islamic institutions, government regulations, official health
policies, books, journals, and other relevant academic sources related to
vaccination and Islamic law. The analysis focuses on the principles of
maqashid al-shari‘ah, particularly the protection of life (hifz al-nafs), public
welfare (maslahah ‘ammah), necessity (dharurah), and prevention of harm
(sadd al-dhara’i).
The findings reveal that most Muslim countries support the
meningitis vaccine as part of preventive healthcare and public protection.
Although differences exist in legal methodologies and policy
implementation, the majority of fatwa institutions conclude that the
meningitis vaccine is permissible and may become mandatory under certain
circumstances, especially for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Countries such as
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Kuwait, and Qatar require vaccination
as part of health regulations for pilgrims, while other countries emphasize
educational and preventive approaches. Furthermore, the study
demonstrates that Islamic law possesses flexibility in responding to modern
medical developments and public health challenges.
This study concludes that the convergence of fatwas regarding the
meningitis vaccine reflects the compatibility between Islamic law and
contemporary public health policies. The meningitis vaccine is not only

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regarded as a medical necessity but also as an implementation of Islamic
values in preserving human life and public welfare.

25/PMH/2026

25/PMH/2026

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