FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
MOHON FATWA DARIPADA PEGAWAI TADBIR AGAMA DAERAH KLUANG (ADUAN ORANG AWAM BERKAITAN WUJUDNYA 3 BUAH LEMBAGA BERBENTUK KLUANG TERLETAK DI TENGAH-TENGAH BANDAR KLUANG)
What is the ruling on building three kluang-shaped statues in the centre of Kluang town?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that building the kluang-shaped statues is haram because it contains an element resembling idols.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that building the kluang-shaped statues is haram because it contains an element resembling idols. The decision was made on 17 June 1996 after the matter was examined from every angle. The fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
"Pembinaan lembaga tersebut hukumnya haram kerana ada unsur menyerupai berhala".
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MOHON FATWA DARIPADA PEGAWAI TADBIR AGAMA DAERAH KLUANG (ADUAN ORANG AWAM BERKAITAN WUJUDNYA 3 BUAH LEMBAGA BERBENTUK KLUANG TERLETAK DI TENGAH-TENGAH BANDAR KLUANG)”, 17 June 1996. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1424. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-building-kluang-shaped-statues/