FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
AL-KAFI #756: HUKUM MEMAKAI TUDUNG BERCORAK DREAMCATCHER
What is the ruling on wearing a headscarf with a dreamcatcher pattern, given claims that the motif carries elements of another religion?
Short answer
Wearing a headscarf with a dreamcatcher motif does not amount to imitating another religion, as it is not a distinctive garment that serves as a religious emblem, unlike a cross.
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
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Wearing a headscarf with a dreamcatcher motif does not amount to imitating another religion, as it is not a distinctive garment that serves as a religious emblem, unlike a cross. Copying the pattern without any particular belief behind it is permissible, since today it is mainly a decorative craft item. Muslims are nevertheless advised to be cautious to avoid slander and to choose alternatives free of controversy.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, meniru corak alat tersebut tanpa mempunyai apa-apa iktikad tertentu di sebaliknya adalah harus;
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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. “AL-KAFI #756: HUKUM MEMAKAI TUDUNG BERCORAK DREAMCATCHER”, 11 June 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2456-al-kafi-755-hukum-memakai-tudung-bercorak-dreamcather. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-dreamcatcher-pattern-headscarf/