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#53 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Adat Baraan di Malaysia
Is the baraan custom during Hari Raya permissible in Islam?
Short answer
Baraan is a custom of visiting homes in a group during Hari Raya, involving salawat, seeking forgiveness, prayer and light refreshments.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Baraan is a custom of visiting homes in a group during Hari Raya, involving salawat, seeking forgiveness, prayer and light refreshments. This article explains that it falls under the encouraged Islamic practice of visiting one another. It is seen as a means of strengthening affection, introductions and brotherhood among Muslims. Social interaction in the practice should follow Islamic etiquette and be grounded in faith and good character to avoid disputes. The article is explanatory and is not an official position of the Selangor Mufti.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara umumnya, amalan berziarah ini sememangnya menjadi budaya masyarakat Muslim sama ada menjelang perayaan ataupun pada hari-hari tertentu dan ia merupakan amalan yang dianjurkan dalam Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#53 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Adat Baraan di Malaysia”, 2 May 2024. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2024/05/02/53-taudhih-al-hukmi-adat-baraan-di-malaysia/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-baraan-custom-hari-raya/