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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 152: HAD BERINTERAKSI DENGAN AGAMA LAIN DI DALAM RUMAH IBADAT MEREKA DI MALAYSIA
How far may a Muslim interact with and show respect to followers of other religions, including at their houses of worship in Malaysia?
Short answer
The portion of the statement provided covers the basis of interfaith tolerance in Malaysia and does not yet reach the detailed limits inside houses of worship.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The portion of the statement provided covers the basis of interfaith tolerance in Malaysia and does not yet reach the detailed limits inside houses of worship. Islam does not compel anyone to embrace the faith and encourages mutual respect and getting to know one another. Dealing kindly with non-Muslims is not wrong as long as it does not exceed the limits set by religion, and a Muslim is still expected to preserve his identity and understand his responsibilities.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Selagi mana pergaulan kita dengan bukan Islam tidak melampaui batas-batas yang digariskan agama, maka tidak menjadi suatu kesalahan untuk kita menyantuni mereka
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE- 152: HAD BERINTERAKSI DENGAN AGAMA LAIN DI DALAM RUMAH IBADAT MEREKA DI MALAYSIA”, 12 November 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/2755-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-152-had-berinteraksi-dengan-agama-lain-di-dalam-rumah-ibadat-mereka-di-malaysia. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/limits-interacting-other-religions-worship-places/