This study examines the role of fiqh methods in strengthening the fatwa related to vaccine injection by the Perlis State Mufti Department. This study is based on the confusion of the Muslim community, especially in the state of Perlis regarding the law (hukm) of vaccination as well as it is a new issue that requires the solution of Shariah through fatwas. Therefore, the Perlis State Mufti Department issued an official fatwa that the Covid-19 vaccine is allowed, and it must (wajib) be taken by the group set by the Government of Malaysia. The methodology of this study is qualitative, where data is obtained through a literature review by referring to books, journals, and relevant circulars. Then the researchers performed a content analysis on the data obtained. The results of the study show that there are four methods of fiqh that support the fatwa issued, namely, (1) harm should be eliminated, (2) should not harm oneself and others, (3) the actions of leaders related to the people should be guided by maslahah and (4) prioritise a matter based on its habit. Therefore, it can be concluded that the fatwa on the adoption of the Covid-19 vaccine issued by the Perlis State Mufti Department is in line and supported by strong fiqh methods.

The spread of COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on various sectors, especially on the health sector, where it has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths being recorded worldwide. The spread of this epidemic has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare COVID-19 a pandemic. Specifically, in Malaysia, the number of infected individuals is 1.8 million cases, and the number of deaths is 17,000 cases. Various parties comprising the Federal Government and the authorities have taken various approaches to curb the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic from continuing spread. Meanwhile, in the state of Perlis, among the bodies responsible for curbing the spread of this epidemic is the Perlis State Mufti Department which is responsible for issuing fatwas for Islamic religious affairs to be followed by Muslims, especially in the state of Perlis. Based on this background, this study would like to examine the role of fatwas issued by the Perlis Mufti Department in curbing the spread of COVID-19. This study uses a qualitative approach involving a literature review covering books, journals, fatwas and related circulars. The data obtained will be analyzed using document analysis methods. The study results show that there are four official fatwas and four legal guidelines issued related to COVID-19. The study results found that all fatwas and legal guidelines issued were aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic and based on strong Islamic arguments. The study ended with some suggestions for improvement after a discussion was done on the study results.