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AL-KAFI #2056: WANITA DALAM IDDAH KEMATIAN SUAMI BUAT LIVE MEDIA SOSIAL
Is a woman observing the iddah after her husband's death permitted to do live streams on social media that may be watched by many people, including non-mahram men?
Short answer
A live stream during the iddah of bereavement is permitted if it serves a lawful purpose such as earning income by selling goods or teaching, provided the rules of iddah and ihdad (mourning) are observed.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A live stream during the iddah of bereavement is permitted if it serves a lawful purpose such as earning income by selling goods or teaching, provided the rules of iddah and ihdad (mourning) are observed. The woman must dress modestly, avoid tabarruj (displaying adornment), and avoid anything contrary to Islamic ethics or the mourning atmosphere. If the live stream has no purpose, it is better avoided to prevent slander, and it is prohibited if it involves exposure, excessive adornment or heedless conduct.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Live di media sosial semasa iddah kematian tidak dilarang secara mutlak tetapi perlu dijaga adab, niat dan kandungan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #2056: WANITA DALAM IDDAH KEMATIAN SUAMI BUAT LIVE MEDIA SOSIAL”, 30 April 2026. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/6587-al-kafi-2056-wanita-dalam-iddah-kematian-suami-buat-live-media-sosial. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/live-stream-during-widow-iddah-ruling/