FatwaSarawakSocial & Contemporary Issues
HUKUM ORANG ISLAM MENYAMBUT PERAYAAN VALENTINE'S DAY
What is the ruling on Muslims celebrating Valentine's Day?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that celebrating Valentine's Day is haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that celebrating Valentine's Day is haram. The practice is stated to be contrary to the teachings of Islam. The decision was made at its 14th meeting on 11 August 2008.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Amalan menyambut Hari Valentine's Day adalah haram dan bertentangan dengan ajaran Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM ORANG ISLAM MENYAMBUT PERAYAAN VALENTINE'S DAY”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-orang-islam-menyambut-perayaan-valentine-s-day. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-muslims-celebrating-valentines-day/