FatwaPenangEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
HUKUM MEMINTA ORANG BUKAN ISLAM SAMA-SAMA BERDOA MENGIKUT ANUTAN MASING-MASING DALAM SATU MAJLIS YANG DIHADIRI OLEH PENGANUT PELBAGAI AGAMA
What is the ruling on asking non-Muslims to pray according to their own religions at an event attended by people of various faiths?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that prayer is an act of worship to Allah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee ruled that prayer is an act of worship to Allah. Muslims are prohibited from asking or directing non-Muslims to pray according to their religions, and from taking part in praying together with them in one event. Prayers at official government ceremonies must be recited by Muslims only. If non-Muslims pray according to their own teachings of their own accord without being directed, this is not prohibited.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Doa di dalam upacara rasmi kerajaan hendaklah dibaca oleh orang Islam sahaja.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MEMINTA ORANG BUKAN ISLAM SAMA-SAMA BERDOA MENGIKUT ANUTAN MASING-MASING DALAM SATU MAJLIS YANG DIHADIRI OLEH PENGANUT PELBAGAI AGAMA”, 5 December 2018. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1299. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-asking-non-muslims-pray-multifaith-event/