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IRSYAD FATWA #248: HUKUM MEMASUKI RUMAH IBADAT AGAMA LAIN DAN MENGHADIRI MAJLIS PERKAHWINAN ORANG KRISTIAN DI GEREJA
What is the ruling on a Muslim entering another religion's house of worship and attending a family wedding held in a church?
Short answer
Scholars differ on entering other religions' places of worship, with views of prohibited, disliked or permissible.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on entering other religions' places of worship, with views of prohibited, disliked or permissible. This fatwa adopts the view that it is permissible in principle when done for a purpose allowed by Islamic law, such as preaching or accepting an interfaith dialogue invitation, but attending during their religious festivals is not allowed. Attending a wedding in a church is permissible and recommended if the couple are family, friends or neighbours, or if attending benefits Islamic outreach. The attendee must remain an ordinary guest and not take part in any religious rituals.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seorang Muslim itu juga diharuskan untuk hadir ke majlis perkahwinan di gereja, bahkan disunatkan jika yang berkahwin itu adalah terdiri daripada keluarga, sahabat handai, jiran tetangga, atau jika kehadiran kita itu mampu memberi sumbangan kepada dakwah Islam.
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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. “IRSYAD FATWA #248: HUKUM MEMASUKI RUMAH IBADAT AGAMA LAIN DAN MENGHADIRI MAJLIS PERKAHWINAN ORANG KRISTIAN DI GEREJA”, 8 October 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/2647-irsyad-fatwa-248-hukum-memasuki-rumah-ibadat-agama-lain-dan-menghadiri-majlis-perkahwinan-orang-kristian-di-gereja. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-muslim-entering-church-christian-wedding/