FatwaJohorSocial & Contemporary Issues
GARIS PANDUAN HIBURAN DALAM ISLAM
What are the entertainment guidelines in Islam in Johor, and what is the ruling on Muslim women taking part in fashion shows or beauty pageants?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee requires all entertainment activities in the state to follow the set guidelines in order to safeguard the objectives of Shariah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee requires all entertainment activities in the state to follow the set guidelines in order to safeguard the objectives of Shariah. Under the amendment to item 5.3, the participation of Muslim women in events involving public exposure, such as beauty pageants and fashion shows, is stated to degrade the dignity of women. Women's involvement, organising, sponsorship, supplying clothing and anything that helps such events succeed is forbidden (haram). This decision has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penyertaan muslimah dalam acara yang melibatkan pendedahan diri di khalayak awam seperti acara pertandingan ratu cantik dan peragaan fesyen adalah satu perbuatan yang merendahkan martabat wanita
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “GARIS PANDUAN HIBURAN DALAM ISLAM”, 23 February 2015. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=401. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/entertainment-guidelines-islam-johor-fatwa/