FatwaNegeri SembilanSocial & Contemporary Issues
Orang Islam turut serta buat sambutan krismas
May a Muslim family celebrate Christmas at home by putting up a Christmas tree and gifts, and is this considered shirk?
Short answer
Muslims are advised not to celebrate Christmas or decorate a Christmas tree at home, since Islamic law forbids imitating the religious practices and customs of other communities.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Muslims are advised not to celebrate Christmas or decorate a Christmas tree at home, since Islamic law forbids imitating the religious practices and customs of other communities. The 68th Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (2005) set guidelines for attending non-Muslim celebrations: the event must not involve rites contrary to Islamic creed, acts contrary to Islamic law, acts contrary to Muslim morals and culture, or matters that offend Muslim sensitivities. Christmas trees, candles, lights and crosses are listed as examples of items that compromise the creed. Organisers and the public are asked to consult the religious authorities before organising or attending such events.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Janganlah umat Islam menyambut krismas dan menghias pokok krismas di rumah.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Orang Islam turut serta buat sambutan krismas”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/orang-islam-turut-serta-buat-sambutan-krismas/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-celebrating-christmas-christmas-tree-ruling/