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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 152: KONSEP KEBERSIHAN: PRAKTIKAL DALAM KESEMPURNAAN HAJI
What is the concept of cleanliness (nazafah) in Islam and how should it be practised during the Hajj?
Short answer
Nazafah means cleanliness in both the outward and the inner or abstract sense, and in fiqh terminology it is linked to purification (taharah).
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Hajj & Umrah
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Nazafah means cleanliness in both the outward and the inner or abstract sense, and in fiqh terminology it is linked to purification (taharah). Muslims are encouraged to keep themselves and their surroundings clean, including avoiding unpleasant odours even from lawful food, so that others in the congregation are comfortable. During Hajj, pilgrims should be considerate to roommates by not smoking, not littering, keeping clothing tidy, and maintaining oral and body hygiene.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Istilah Bersuci (Thaharah) yang digunakan di dalam kitab fiqh membawa maksud Kebersihan (al-Nazofah).
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 152: KONSEP KEBERSIHAN: PRAKTIKAL DALAM KESEMPURNAAN HAJI”, 11 November 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/2745-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-152-konsep-nazafah-praktikal-dalam-kesempurnaan-haji. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/concept-of-cleanliness-nazafah-in-hajj/