FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
PERMAINAN KUDA KEPANG
What is the ruling on playing kuda kepang according to the Johor fatwa?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that kuda kepang is haram, whether performed as an ordinary dance, a dance drama or an arena dance.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that kuda kepang is haram, whether performed as an ordinary dance, a dance drama or an arena dance. The fatwa states that it conflicts with Islamic creed, sharia, the four recognised schools of law, consensus, analogy, Islamic ethics and sound reasoning. Muslims are prohibited from taking part, and those currently involved must stop immediately and repent with sincere repentance. The fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Semua umat islam dilarang dan ditegah daripada melibatkan diri dengan permainan kuda kepang mereka yang bergiat dalam permainan kuda kepang hendaklah berhenti serta merta dan bertaubat dengan taubat nasuha.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “PERMAINAN KUDA KEPANG”, 18 February 2009. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=980. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/johor-fatwa-decision-kuda-kepang-game-2009/