FatwaNationalSocial & Contemporary Issues
Garis Panduan Orang Islam Turut Merayakan Hari Kebesaran Agama Orang Bukan Islam
What are the guidelines for Muslims who wish to attend or take part in the religious celebrations of non-Muslims?
Short answer
The 68th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (12 April 2005) set several criteria so that a Muslim's attendance at non-Muslim celebrations does not conflict with Islamic teachings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 68th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (12 April 2005) set several criteria so that a Muslim's attendance at non-Muslim celebrations does not conflict with Islamic teachings. The event must not include rituals contrary to Islamic faith, acts contrary to Islamic law, acts that conflict with the moral and cultural values of the Muslim community, or matters that offend Muslim sensitivities. Organisers and the public are also asked to seek the views of the religious authorities before organising or attending such events.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dalam menentukan perayaan orang bukan Islam yang boleh dihadiri oleh orang Islam beberapa kriteria utama perlu dijadikan garis panduan supaya ia tidak bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam.
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How to cite
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National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Garis Panduan Orang Islam Turut Merayakan Hari Kebesaran Agama Orang Bukan Islam”, 12 April 2005. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#garis-panduan-orang-islam-turut-merayakan-hari-kebesaran-agama-orang-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/guidelines-muslims-attending-non-muslim-celebrations/