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Hukum Orang Islam Memasuki Rumah Ibadah Bukan Islam
Is a Muslim permitted to enter the places of worship of non-Muslims?
Short answer
Scholars differ on this matter: some forbid it (Hanafi and Shafi'i, with the Shafi'i view tied to the presence of statues), some consider it disliked (part of the Hanbali school), and some permit it absolutely.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on this matter: some forbid it (Hanafi and Shafi'i, with the Shafi'i view tied to the presence of statues), some consider it disliked (part of the Hanbali school), and some permit it absolutely. The Perlis State Fatwa Committee ruled that entering places of worship of other religions is permitted on four conditions: no intention to glorify, endorse or take part in elements of shirk, disbelief or sin; not approving of the disbelief and sin that is seen; not deliberately giving the impression of endorsing a false teaching; and having the permission of the owner or religious authority without any trespass. If the conditions are not met it is forbidden and may lead to shirk or disbelief, and those who fear they cannot comply should stay away. The fatwa adds that if entering helps followers of other religions understand Islam, it is an encouraged da'wah effort.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jawatankuasa Fatwa memutuskan hukum memasuki rumah ibadat agama lain adalah dibolehkan dengan syarat berikut:
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Orang Islam Memasuki Rumah Ibadah Bukan Islam”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/850-hukum-orang-islam-memasuki-rumah-ibadah-bukan-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslim-entering-non-muslim-places-of-worship/