FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
FATWA PERSEMBAHAN KUDA KEPANG DI NEGERI JOHOR
What is the ruling on Kuda Kepang performances in Johor?
Short answer
Culture is generally permissible in Islam as long as it does not conflict with Islamic faith, law and morals.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Culture is generally permissible in Islam as long as it does not conflict with Islamic faith, law and morals. However, research found that Kuda Kepang practice in Johor involves invoking spirits, preparing ritual offerings, and dancers entering trances that lead to intoxicated and harmful acts. A performance containing all or any one of these elements is haram. Muslims are prohibited from organising, watching, practising, spreading or supporting it, and offenders may face action under state law.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru permainan kuda kepang yang mempunyai ketiga-tiga atau salah satu daripada elemen utama di atas adalah HARAM dipersembahkan dalam apa jua bentuk, masa dan tempat kerana ia bercanggah dengan Akidah, Syariah dan Akhlak Islamiah.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “FATWA PERSEMBAHAN KUDA KEPANG DI NEGERI JOHOR”, 28 July 2025. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1748. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-kuda-kepang-performance-johor/