FatwaJohorEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
FATWA MENGENAI MAKMUM BERBARIS DAN BERSALAMAN SAMBIL BERSELAWAT DENGAN SEMUA JEMAAH SELEPAS SEMBAHYANG FARDHU
What is the ruling on congregants lining up and shaking hands while reciting salawat with all worshippers after the obligatory prayer?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that this practice is sunnah.
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
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that this practice is sunnah. Shaking hands upon meeting is sunnah by default, and according to Imam Ar-Ramli and Imam An-Nawawi, there is no specific text for shaking hands after prayer but it is permissible to do so. It must be done in an orderly and disciplined manner, suited to the layout of the mosque, and in a moderate voice without loudspeakers so as not to disturb others praying or worshipping.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Juster, hukum mengenai makmum berbaris dan bersalaman sambil berselawat dengan semua jemaah selepas sembahyang fardhu adalah sunat.
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 MENGENAI MAKMUM BERBARIS DAN BERSALAMAN SAMBIL BERSELAWAT DENGAN SEMUA JEMAAH SELEPAS SEMBAHYANG FARDHU”, 5 September 2007. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=887. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-lining-up-shaking-hands-after-obligatory-prayer/