FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
HUKUM MINUM UCAP SELAMAT (DRINGKING A TOAST) DALAM MAJLIS MAKAN BERADAB ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA
What is the ruling on drinking a toast at formal dinners of the Malaysian Armed Forces?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that drinking a toast at Malaysian Armed Forces formal dinners is prohibited in Islamic law because it is not in line with Islamic teachings.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that drinking a toast at Malaysian Armed Forces formal dinners is prohibited in Islamic law because it is not in line with Islamic teachings. The fatwa argues that the practice originates from Greek worship traditions containing elements of shirk, and that it constitutes imitation (tashbih) of non-Muslim practice even when no alcohol is used. The preferred way to offer good wishes is to pray for a person by name, without rituals that follow the traditions of other religions or cultures, especially those rooted in forbidden customs.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum minum ucap selamat (Drinking a Toast) seperti yang dilakukan dalam majlis makan beradab Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) adalah dilarang oleh syara' kerana acara ini sememangnya tiada keselarian dengan ajaran Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MINUM UCAP SELAMAT (DRINGKING A TOAST) DALAM MAJLIS MAKAN BERADAB ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA”, 6 January 2015. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=170. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-drinking-a-toast-armed-forces/