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Hukum Orang Islam Menyambut Perayaan Valentine's Day
What is the ruling on Muslims celebrating Valentine's Day?
Short answer
The National Fatwa Committee (MKI) resolved that celebrating Valentine's Day has never been encouraged in Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The National Fatwa Committee (MKI) resolved that celebrating Valentine's Day has never been encouraged in Islam. Islam places great importance on compassion and affection, but it sets no specific day for celebrating it. The spirit of the celebration contains Christian elements, and practices mixed with sinful acts are contrary to Islam and prohibited.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Roh perayaan tersebut mempunyai unsur-unsur Kristian dan amalannya yang bercampur dengan perbuatan maksiat adalah bercanggah dan dilarang oleh Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Hukum Orang Islam Menyambut Perayaan Valentine's Day”, 24 November 2005. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-orang-islam-menyambut-perayaan-valentine-s-day. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-celebrating-valentines-day-ruling/