FatwaPerakSocial & Contemporary Issues
Apakah hukum menghormati Jalur Gemilang dan berdiri ketika menyanyikan Lagu Kebangsaan dan hukum menghormati Tugu Negara?
What is the ruling on honouring the Jalur Gemilang, standing during the national anthem, and honouring the National Monument?
Short answer
The text presents two views. The first holds that these acts are permissible provided there is no excess (ghuluw) in showing respect.
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
The text presents two views. The first holds that these acts are permissible provided there is no excess (ghuluw) in showing respect. The second holds that they are prohibited because of elements of idolatry. The text provided does not clearly state which view is adopted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus dengan syarat tidak berlebihan (ghuluw)dalam menghormatinya.
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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 menghormati Jalur Gemilang dan berdiri ketika menyanyikan Lagu Kebangsaan dan hukum menghormati Tugu Negara?”, date not stated. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/component/content/article/soal-jawab?catid=2#akidah-2. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-honouring-flag-national-anthem-monument/