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AL-KAFI #1782: HUKUM BERLAKON DALAM MEMPROMOSIKAN JUDI
What is the ruling on an actor accepting a role that promotes gambling?
Short answer
Acting in a role that promotes gambling is forbidden and prohibited.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Acting in a role that promotes gambling is forbidden and prohibited. The act is regarded as cooperation in sin, since the performance can encourage viewers to take part in gambling, directly or indirectly. The fatwa also reminds Muslims that they are obliged to seek income from lawful sources.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum berlakon mempromosikan judi adalah haram dan dilarang.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1782: HUKUM BERLAKON DALAM MEMPROMOSIKAN JUDI”, 22 April 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4747-al-kafi-1782-hukum-berlakon-dalam-mempromosikan-judi. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-acting-role-promoting-gambling/