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Hukum Penglibatan Orang Islam Dalam Perayaan Bukan Islam Dalam Konteks Malaysia
What is the ruling on Muslims taking part in non-Muslim celebrations in Malaysia?
Short answer
Attending and taking part in the religious rituals of non-Muslim festivals is not permitted, as it relates to the ritual practices of another religion and to prohibited imitation (tasyabbuh).
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
Attending and taking part in the religious rituals of non-Muslim festivals is not permitted, as it relates to the ritual practices of another religion and to prohibited imitation (tasyabbuh). Attending open houses or celebrations without religious rituals is allowed where there is a need, such as family, neighbours, community leaders, public interest or da'wah, provided the Muslim does not approve of disbelief. Greetings are permitted in Malaysia when they have become a cultural practice rather than a religious one and contain no meaning of shirk or disbelief.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menghadiri dan turut serta melakukan upacara perayaan keagamaan bukan Islam adalah tidak dibenarkan kerana ia berkaitan dengan amalan ritual agama bukan Islam ataupun tasyabbuh yang dilarang iaitu menyerupai amalan agama selain Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Perlis website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Penglibatan Orang Islam Dalam Perayaan Bukan Islam Dalam Konteks Malaysia”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/132-hukum-penglibatan-orang-islam-dalam-perayaan-bukan-islam-dalam-konteks-malaysia. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-taking-part-in-non-muslim-celebrations-malaysia/