FatwaMelakaSocial & Contemporary Issues
Larangan Merayakan Atau Meraikan Valentines Day (Hari Kekasih)
Are Muslims permitted to celebrate Valentine's Day?
Short answer
The Melaka fatwa rules that Muslims are prohibited from taking part in celebrating Valentine's Day.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
Gazette evidence in the source: M. P.U. 17
Summary
The Melaka fatwa rules that Muslims are prohibited from taking part in celebrating Valentine's Day. The celebration was never promoted by Islam and its spirit carries Christian elements. Its practices, which are mixed with sinful acts, are also contrary to Islamic creed, law and morals.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu umat Islam adalah DILARANG daripada melibatkan diri di dalam meraikan hari tersebut.
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Larangan Merayakan Atau Meraikan Valentines Day (Hari Kekasih)”, 26 September 2013. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/larangan-merayakan-atau-meraikan-valentines-day-hari-kekasih. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-celebrating-valentines-day-muslims/