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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-347: ANALISIS HUKUM DAN GARIS PANDUAN PENGLIBATAN PEMIMPIN NEGARA DALAM SAMBUTAN VAISAKHI
How may national leaders and Muslims engage with followers of other religions in Vaisakhi celebrations without compromising faith and the limits of Islamic law?
Short answer
This Bayan Linnas explains that the basis of Muslim interaction with non-Muslims is harmonious coexistence and mutual help in good matters, grounded in the mercy brought by the Prophet.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This Bayan Linnas explains that the basis of Muslim interaction with non-Muslims is harmonious coexistence and mutual help in good matters, grounded in the mercy brought by the Prophet. The first guiding principle is safeguarding the faith, meaning that any participation must not lead to recognition of beliefs or practices that contradict Islamic creed. Islam acknowledges religious diversity and freedom of religion and stresses tolerance and mutual respect, while Muslims keep their identity and creed intact.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Umat Islam wajib untuk menjaga akidah dalam apa-apa jua keadaan pada setiap masa.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-347: ANALISIS HUKUM DAN GARIS PANDUAN PENGLIBATAN PEMIMPIN NEGARA DALAM SAMBUTAN VAISAKHI”, 11 April 2026. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6573-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-347-analisis-hukum-dan-garis-panduan-penglibatan-pemimpin-negara-dalam-sambutan-vaisakhi. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-leaders-participating-vaisakhi-celebration/