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hukum menyambut hari lahir dan ulang tahun perkahwinan
What is the ruling on celebrating birthdays and wedding anniversaries?
Short answer
Some scholars hold that such celebrations are permissible, provided they are not believed to be part of Islamic teaching, a sunnah or a recommended practice.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Some scholars hold that such celebrations are permissible, provided they are not believed to be part of Islamic teaching, a sunnah or a recommended practice. Marking the occasion with joy, self-reflection and improving the relationship between husband and wife is allowed. However, if the event involves unrestricted mixing of men and women, speech displeasing to Allah, and indecent singing and dancing, it is not permissible because it becomes a gathering for falsehood.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Adapun jika terhasil pada sambutan itu, jemputan yang membawa kepada percampuan kepada lelaki dan perempuan tanpa batasan, ucapan yang dimurkai Allah, nyanyian dan tarian yang keji, maka hukumnya tidak harus, kerana perhimpunan atas kebatilan.
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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. “hukum menyambut hari lahir dan ulang tahun perkahwinan”, 19 February 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1695-hukum-menyambut-hari-lahir-dan-ulang-tahun-perkahwinan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-celebrating-birthdays-wedding-anniversaries/