KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims have been advised to delay travel to parts of West Asia affected by the ongoing security instability until it is safe to do so. Federal Territories Mufti Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil said the advice aligns with the syariah principle of preserving life (hifz al-nafs) when safety cannot be guaranteed. "Therefore, if the authorities determine that travel to the Holy Land remains safe and under control, Muslims may continue performing umrah or haj as usual. "Thus, if travel is unsafe or poses a threat to life, the conditions for being capable of performing the pilgrimage are considered not met,” he said. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had advised Malaysians to temporarily postpone plans to perform umrah due to the continuing unstable security situation in West Asia.

Source: The Star March 14, 2026 11:14 UTC