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#129 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Penglibatan Umat Islam dalam Perayaan Keagamaan Agama Lain
What is the ruling on Muslims taking part in the religious celebrations of other faiths?
Short answer
Muslims are prohibited from joining religious ceremonies of other faiths that involve worship, veneration or glorification of beliefs contrary to Islamic faith.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Muslims are prohibited from joining religious ceremonies of other faiths that involve worship, veneration or glorification of beliefs contrary to Islamic faith. The article distinguishes direct participation in rituals from attendance or social interaction that does not involve practising the religion's rites. Imitating the distinctive religious symbols of other faiths is originally prohibited and may reach the level of haram, but it does not necessarily amount to disbelief unless the act is clearly an act of disbelief with no other reasonable interpretation. Takzir punishment falls under the authority of the ruler or a competent judicial body, not private individuals.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara prinsipnya, umat Islam dilarang menyertai upacara keagamaan yang mengandungi unsur pemujaan, penyembahan atau pengagungan terhadap kepercayaan yang bercanggah dengan akidah Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#129 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Penglibatan Umat Islam dalam Perayaan Keagamaan Agama Lain”, 14 October 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/10/14/129-taudhih-al-hukmi-penglibatan-umat-islam-dalam-perayaan-keagamaan-agama-lain/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-participating-in-other-faiths-celebrations-ruling/