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HUKUM ORANG ISLAM TURUT MERAYAKAN PERAYAAN ORANG BUKAN ISLAM (TANGLUNG, TAHUN BARU CINA, DEEPAVALI, PONGGAL, WESAK DAN KRISMAS)
What is the ruling on Muslims taking part in non-Muslim celebrations such as Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas?
Short answer
Giving greetings and visiting open houses of non-Muslims are permissible, provided there are no religious symbols or rites contrary to Islamic belief, no acts against the Shariah and Islamic morals, and no forbidden food.
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
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Giving greetings and visiting open houses of non-Muslims are permissible, provided there are no religious symbols or rites contrary to Islamic belief, no acts against the Shariah and Islamic morals, and no forbidden food. Helping with preparations for religious celebrations, selling items specific to their religious rites, and wearing clothing closely tied to their religious beliefs are forbidden. Purely cultural celebrations and traditional dress without religious elements are basically permissible, though it is better to avoid them on the basis of sadd al-zari'ah. Non-Muslims may be hosted for da'wah activities at mosques, but not in conjunction with their festival days.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum memberi ucapan kepada sambutan perayaan orang bukan Islam , adalah harus .
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “HUKUM ORANG ISLAM TURUT MERAYAKAN PERAYAAN ORANG BUKAN ISLAM (TANGLUNG, TAHUN BARU CINA, DEEPAVALI, PONGGAL, WESAK DAN KRISMAS)”, 21 August 2019. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1357. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-muslims-participating-non-muslim-celebrations/