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Hukum Minum Ucap Selamat (Drinking A Toast) Dalam Majlis Makan Beradab Angkatan Tentera Malaysia
What is the ruling on drinking a toast at the formal dining ceremony of the Malaysian Armed Forces?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that the drinking a toast ceremony, as practised at the Malaysian Armed Forces formal dining event, is prohibited by Islamic law because it is not in harmony with Islam.
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
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that the drinking a toast ceremony, as practised at the Malaysian Armed Forces formal dining event, is prohibited by Islamic law because it is not in harmony with Islam. According to the fatwa, the preferred way to convey good wishes and wellbeing is to pray for the person or mention their name. This should not be accompanied by acts or rituals drawn from the traditions of other religions or cultures.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum Acara Minum Ucap Selamat (Drinking a Toast) seperti yang dilakukan dalam Majlis Makan Beradab oleh Angkatan Tentera Malaysia adalah dilarang oleh syarak kerana acara ini sememangnya tiada keselarian dengan 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. “Hukum Minum Ucap Selamat (Drinking A Toast) Dalam Majlis Makan Beradab Angkatan Tentera Malaysia”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/hukum-minum-ucap-selamat-drinking-a-toast-dalam-majlis-makan-beradab-angkatan-tentera-malaysia/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-drinking-toast-malaysian-armed-forces-dinner/