FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-318: ETIKA MAJLIS BERSELAWAT DAN ZIKIR MENURUT PERSPEKTIF SYARAK
What etiquette and ethics should be observed in gatherings of salawat and dhikr according to Islamic law?
Short answer
Gatherings of salawat and dhikr are encouraged, and Imam al-Nawawi stated that sitting in a dhikr gathering is recommended.
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
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Gatherings of salawat and dhikr are encouraged, and Imam al-Nawawi stated that sitting in a dhikr gathering is recommended. Chanting dhikr in a melodious manner is permissible if done with proper etiquette and it helps achieve the purpose of dhikr, according to the 106th National Fatwa Committee meeting. It is prohibited if it involves forbidden musical instruments that cause heedlessness, disturbs the worship of others in a surau or mosque, or takes place in a mixed gathering of men and non-mahram women. Among the etiquettes mentioned are being in a state of purity and constantly correcting one's intention with sincerity.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Ugama Islam Malaysia kali ke-106 memutuskan bahawa melagukan zikir adalah harus jika ianya dilakukan dengan penuh adab dan boleh membawa kepada tercapainya matlamat berzikir.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-318: ETIKA MAJLIS BERSELAWAT DAN ZIKIR MENURUT PERSPEKTIF SYARAK”, 15 July 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6319-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-318-etika-majlis-berselawat-dan-zikir-menurut-perspektif-syarak. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/etiquette-of-salawat-and-dhikr-gatherings/