FatwaSelangorDress, Awrah & Adornment
Hukum Penggunaan Tekstil Berasaskan Sutera
What is the ruling on men wearing and using silk-based textiles?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is forbidden for men to wear and use pure silk.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that it is forbidden for men to wear and use pure silk. The prohibition also covers blended fabrics in which the genuine silk thread content exceeds 51 percent. The decision was made at a meeting held on 11 July 2017.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Penggunaan Tekstil Berasaskan Sutera”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/27/hukum-penggunaan-tekstil-berasaskan-sutera/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-men-wearing-silk-textiles/