FatwaPerakSocial & Contemporary Issues
Apakah hukum menghadiri sebuha majlis contohnya ''annual dinner'' yang dalmnya turut dihidangkan minuman keras?
What is the ruling on attending an event such as an annual dinner where alcoholic drinks are also served?
Short answer
Muslims are prohibited from attending gatherings that involve sinful elements, including events where alcohol is served.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Muslims are prohibited from attending gatherings that involve sinful elements, including events where alcohol is served. The ruling relies on a hadith reported by Imam Ahmad, which forbids those who believe in Allah and the Hereafter from sitting at a table where alcohol is being served.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Orang Islam adalah dilarang menghadiri sebarang majlis yang mengandungi unsur maksiat seperti majlis yang dihidangkan arak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Apakah hukum menghadiri sebuha majlis contohnya ''annual dinner'' yang dalmnya turut dihidangkan minuman keras?”, date not stated. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/component/content/article/soal-jawab?catid=2#products-15. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-attending-event-serving-alcohol/