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Fatwa Tarian Poco-poco Menurut Perspektif Islam
Is the poco-poco dance permissible in Islam and what are the conditions?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee decided that poco-poco and any other form of dance must not contradict the teachings of Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee decided that poco-poco and any other form of dance must not contradict the teachings of Islam. The dance must follow the Guidelines on Entertainment in Islam. The conditions include modest attire that covers the aurah, movements that do not cause fitnah, no mixing of men and women that leads to fitnah, no purpose of worship in another religion, and no sensual presentation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Apa jua bentuk tarian sama ada poco-poco dan sebagainya tidak boleh bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Tarian Poco-poco Menurut Perspektif Islam”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/27/fatwa-tarian-poco-poco-menurut-perspektif-islam/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-poco-poco-dance-permissible-in-islam/