Purchasing fake vaccination cards

We at the Darul Ifta do not approve of purchasing fake vaccination cards. If we, as Muslims, are caught with fake vaccination cards and it is then discovered that we haven’t really been vaccinated, then this will be a means of humiliation for the Muslims at large. It is not permissible for us to bring humiliation and disgrace upon the Muslims.

If medical treatment is refused at government hospitals on the basis that one hasn’t been vaccinated (and one is left with no choice but to utilize government hospitals), then, on the basis of such necessity one may be vaccinated in terms of Shariah. The principle of the jurists state, “Necessities warrant prohibitions”.

Similarly, if one is required to travel abroad for business purposes, then, too, one is permitted to be vaccinated based on the above principle, as such travelling will be considered a necessity.

In conclusion, one is permitted to be vaccinated on the basis of necessity as understood from the above explanation. However, we do not approve of purchasing fake vaccination cards, as there is a risk of being caught, resulting in the Muslims being humiliated (which is not permissible).