Kelantan Mufti Mohamad Shukri Mohamad said Islam stressed on the well-being of its followers in terms of faith, life, mind, lineage and wealth, as such the vaccine is permissible in Islam.

“This vaccine is required in Islam as it is a part of ‘al-Wiqoyah’, namely a method of healthcare in Islam,” he said.

Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam reportedly said the outbreak of measles and rashes had increased following an anti-vaccine movement that rejected vaccine injection for fear it contained pig DNA.

Mohamad Shukri said although there were claims that the injected vaccine contained prohibited substances, it is allowed if the government had no other choice.

“If the claims are true and the government has no other choice, then the vaccine injection is permissible in Islam, and is considered an emergency.

“I advise Muslims to take this injection for our immunity. We have been taking it for some time and it should not pose a problem,” he said.

– BERNAMA