FatwaSarawakSocial & Contemporary Issues
Sambutan Tahun Baru & Sambutan-Sambutan Tradisi Negara Setiap Tahun
What is the ruling on celebrating the New Year and national observances such as Independence Day, Labour Day and Teachers' Day?
Short answer
Celebrating the New Year and national observances is permissible as long as the occasion does not lead to or involve anything forbidden and does not contradict the Shariah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Celebrating the New Year and national observances is permissible as long as the occasion does not lead to or involve anything forbidden and does not contradict the Shariah. The permissibility requires that there be no wastefulness and that the purpose is to preserve public benefit and harmony among communities, including relations between Muslims and non-Muslims. The celebrations should also avoid distracting or heedless activities, and organisers are encouraged to plan beneficial events that guide society towards a life based on the Shariah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tuntasnya, selagi sesuatu sambutan itu tidak mendorong atau bercampur dengan perkara yang haram serta bertentangan dengan syara', maka tiada halangan untuk meraikan sambutan tersebut.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Sambutan Tahun Baru & Sambutan-Sambutan Tradisi Negara Setiap Tahun”, 1 January 2024. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2024-01-01-sambutan-tahun-baru-sambutan-sambutan-tradisi-negara-setiap-tahun. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-celebrating-new-year-national-days/