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Hukum Orang Islam Menyambut Perayaan Valentine’s Day
What is the ruling on Muslims celebrating Valentine's Day?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that celebrating Valentine's Day has never been encouraged by Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that celebrating Valentine's Day has never been encouraged by Islam. The celebration contains Christian elements, and practices mixed with immoral acts are contrary to Islam and prohibited. Muslims who insult, defy, violate or dispute the mufti's directives in this fatwa may face action under Section 12 of the Syariah Criminal Enactment (Selangor) 1995.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan merayakan perayaan Valentine's Day tidak pernah dianjurkan oleh Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Orang Islam Menyambut Perayaan Valentine’s Day”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/hukum-orang-islam-menyambut-perayaan-valentines-day/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/can-muslims-celebrate-valentines-day-selangor/