FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
HUKUM MELETAKKAN KALUNG BUNGA DI DATARAN PAHLAWAN
What is the ruling on laying floral wreaths at the Dataran Pahlawan (Warriors' Square) even if there is no monument?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that laying floral wreaths at the Dataran Pahlawan is forbidden (haram) even where no monument stands.
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
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that laying floral wreaths at the Dataran Pahlawan is forbidden (haram) even where no monument stands. Also forbidden are ceremonies resembling non-Islamic practices, such as veneration, the tepung tawar ritual, moments of silent reflection, poetry recitation, singing, playing the Last Post and Rouse, and giving salutes. The prohibition extends to any other ceremonies that contradict Islam and imitate practices of the jahiliyyah that may lead to shirk.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum meletakkan kalungan bunga di antara Dataran Pahlawan walaupon tidak mempunyai tugu adalah haram menurut hukum syarak.
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. “HUKUM MELETAKKAN KALUNG BUNGA DI DATARAN PAHLAWAN”, 11 July 2012. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=971. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-laying-wreaths-warriors-square/