FatwaPenangSocial & Contemporary Issues
Pertandingan Ratu Cantik
What is the ruling on Muslims taking part in beauty pageants?
Short answer
The Penang fatwa rules that participation by Muslims in beauty queen pageants 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
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang fatwa rules that participation by Muslims in beauty queen pageants is haram. Action may be taken under the applicable law. Muslims are also prohibited from organising, advertising or being involved in any activity connected with such pageants.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mesyuarat memutuskan bahawa penyertaan umat Islam dalam pertandingan Ratu Cantik adalah haram di sisi agama Islam dan boleh dikenakan tindakan mengikut undang-undang yang telah termaktub.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “Pertandingan Ratu Cantik”, 11 May 2017. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#pertandingan-ratu-cantik-11-mei-2017. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-muslims-joining-beauty-pageants/