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MOHON FATWA BERKAITAN ISTILAH MASJID, SURAU DAN MUSOLLA
What is the ruling on the terms mosque, surau and musolla in Johor, including the tahiyatul masjid prayer and the intention of iktikaf?
Short answer
In Johor a surau carries the same ruling as a mosque. A mosque where Friday prayers are held is a masjid jamik, while one without Friday prayers is a masjid ghairu jamik, known locally as a surau.
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
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
In Johor a surau carries the same ruling as a mosque. A mosque where Friday prayers are held is a masjid jamik, while one without Friday prayers is a masjid ghairu jamik, known locally as a surau. The tahiyatul masjid prayer is recommended in both, and a surau within schools or institutions is valid for iktikaf if it has an organised committee, an imam ratib, a bilal and continuous daily prayers. A musolla in shopping centres or rest areas does not qualify for tahiyatul masjid or iktikaf. A hall used temporarily for Friday prayers allows tahiyatul masjid, but iktikaf there is not valid.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Istilah surau yang digunapakai di dalam negara kita khususnya di Negeri Johor Darul Takzim adalah sama hukumnya dengan masjid dari pandangan hukum syarak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MOHON FATWA BERKAITAN ISTILAH MASJID, SURAU DAN MUSOLLA”, 17 January 2012. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=480. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-mosque-surau-musolla-terms-johor/