FatwaKedahSocial & Contemporary Issues
FATWA MENGENAI PENGGUNAAN MELODI LAGU JINGLE BELL
What is the ruling on Muslims using the Jingle Bell melody with altered lyrics to promote COVID-19 SOPs?
Short answer
The Kedah State Fatwa Committee ruled that the Jingle Bell melody is a Christian religious symbol meant for Christians to celebrate their festival.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Kedah State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad Al-Fatwa
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Kedah State Fatwa Committee ruled that the Jingle Bell melody is a Christian religious symbol meant for Christians to celebrate their festival. For Muslims, its use is makruh bordering on haram because it may harm faith. This promotional concept also conflicts with the National Fatwa Committee guidelines on Muslims taking part in non-Muslim religious celebrations. Parties promoting SOPs are advised to choose songs or tunes suited to Malaysia's diverse ethnic and cultural communities.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bagaimanapun, bagi orang Islam, hukum penggunaan melodi tersebut adalah makruh yang hampir kepada haram kerana boleh mengundang kemudharatan dari aspek Akidah.
Read the full fatwa on the Kedah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Kedah State Mufti Department. “FATWA MENGENAI PENGGUNAAN MELODI LAGU JINGLE BELL”, date not stated. https://ifatwa.kedah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/16-FATWA-MENGENAI-PENGGUNAAN-MELODI-LAGU-JINGLE-BELL.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-jingle-bell-melody-covid-sop/