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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-254: HUKUM ORANG ISLAM MENYERTAI PERAYAAN BON ODORI
What is the ruling on Muslims participating in the Bon Odori festival?
Short answer
Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist festival to welcome the spirits of ancestors, and in some regions it is still regarded as part of a religious ritual.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist festival to welcome the spirits of ancestors, and in some regions it is still regarded as part of a religious ritual. In principle, Muslims are prohibited from taking part in the festivals of other religions. Participating with the intention of glorifying the festival is haram, and the majority of scholars hold that it may lead to disbelief. A Muslim who does not intend to glorify it is still sinful, but does not reach the level of disbelief.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pada asasnya umat Islam adalah ditegah untuk menyertai apa-apa perayaan agama lain.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-254: HUKUM ORANG ISLAM MENYERTAI PERAYAAN BON ODORI”, 10 June 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5287-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-254-hukum-orang-islam-menyertai-perayaan-bon-odori. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-muslims-participating-bon-odori-festival/