FatwaNegeri SembilanSocial & Contemporary Issues
Penglibatan Orang Islam Dalam Aktiviti Candlelight Vigil Pada Sesuatu Perhimpunan Atau Acara
Are Muslims permitted to take part in candlelight vigil activities at gatherings or events?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the National Fatwa Council's decision that Muslims are prohibited from participating in candlelight vigils.
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
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the National Fatwa Council's decision that Muslims are prohibited from participating in candlelight vigils. The prohibition is based on the activity containing elements of imitation (tasyabbuh) of non-Muslim religious practices that may harm a Muslim's faith. The fatwa explains that light or fire carries no creedal meaning in Islam but holds significant religious meaning in Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. Islam also forbids Muslims from involvement in any ritual or ceremony of non-Muslim religions.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
2. Umat Islam dilarang menyertai aktiviti Candlelight Vigil kerana ia mengandungi unsur-unsur tasyabbuh dengan agama bukan Islam yang akan menjejaskan akidah umat Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Penglibatan Orang Islam Dalam Aktiviti Candlelight Vigil Pada Sesuatu Perhimpunan Atau Acara”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/penglibatan-orang-islam-dalam-aktiviti-candlelight-vigil-pada-sesuatu-perhimpunan-atau-acara/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-participating-in-candlelight-vigil-ruling-9893/