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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-339: MENILAI KEROSAKAN BUDAYA KELAB MALAM DAN DISKO
What is the Islamic ruling on attending and being involved in nightclubs and discos?
Short answer
Attending nightclubs and discos, including paying entry fees or working in the industry, is prohibited because these venues combine alcohol, free mixing and exposure of the awrah, in line with the principle of sadd al-zara'i.
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
Attending nightclubs and discos, including paying entry fees or working in the industry, is prohibited because these venues combine alcohol, free mixing and exposure of the awrah, in line with the principle of sadd al-zara'i. Sitting in a gathering where alcohol is served is haram even if one does not drink. Exceptions are allowed only in urgent cases such as law enforcement, public safety, saving lives, or compelled work with no alternative. The conditions are strict: no direct involvement in sin, presence only as needed, no approval or enjoyment of the atmosphere, and continued effort to find a more lawful alternative.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berdasarkan prinsip ini, duduk di dalam majlis yang dihidangkan arak adalah haram walaupun seseorang itu tidak meminum arak tersebut.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-339: MENILAI KEROSAKAN BUDAYA KELAB MALAM DAN DISKO”, 10 February 2026. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6511-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-339-menilai-kerosakan-budaya-kelab-malam-dan-disko. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-attending-nightclubs-and-discos/