FatwaNegeri SembilanGovernance & Administration
Penggunaan Lambang Bulan Sabit Dan Bintang Pecah Lima
May non-Muslim groups use the crescent and five-pointed star symbol at their places of worship?
Short answer
The crescent and five-pointed star is recognised as the official symbol of Islam at both the Federal and State levels in Malaysia.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The crescent and five-pointed star is recognised as the official symbol of Islam at both the Federal and State levels in Malaysia. Accordingly, non-Muslim groups are not permitted to use it at their places of worship. The prohibition aims to avoid confusion among Muslims.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
mana-mana golongan atau kumpulan bukan Islam tidak dibenarkan menggunakan lambang bulan sabit dan bintang pecah lima di rumah ibadat mereka bagi mengelakkan kekeliruan kepada umat Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Penggunaan Lambang Bulan Sabit Dan Bintang Pecah Lima”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/penggunaan-lambang-bulan-sabit-dan-bintang-pecah-lima/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/crescent-and-star-symbol-non-muslim-worship-places/