FatwaNegeri SembilanEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
Hukum zikir & tasbih secara nyayian
What is the ruling on performing dhikr and tasbih in the form of singing, in a setting where men and women mix?
Short answer
The Syariah Committee ruled that dhikr and tasbih performed as singing are permissible depending on time and place.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Syariah Committee ruled that dhikr and tasbih performed as singing are permissible depending on time and place. The fatwa notes that many companions and Sufi scholars allowed it. However, it must conform to Islamic law in terms of purpose, place, time, atmosphere and intention, and this should be referred to a composer knowledgeable in religion.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Walau bagaimanapun ianya hendaklah selaras dengan Syariah Islam samada pada tujuan, tempat, masa, suasana dan niat.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Hukum zikir & tasbih secara nyayian”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/hukum-zikir-tasbih-secara-nyayian/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-dhikr-and-tasbih-as-singing/