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AL-KAFI #1499: HUKUM PERTANDINGAN MENAMPAR MUKA
What is the ruling on slapping-the-face competitions?
Short answer
The Al-Kafi series rules that face-slapping competitions are haram.
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
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Al-Kafi series rules that face-slapping competitions are haram. The reasons given are that the act can cause injury, broken bones or even death, harms both parties, and degrades the self. It also contradicts the Prophetic teaching to avoid the face when striking or fighting.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Setelah dilihat dan diamati, kami berpendapat hukumnya adalah haram.
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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 #1499: HUKUM PERTANDINGAN MENAMPAR MUKA”, 3 January 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3932-al-kafi-1499-hukum-pertandingan-menampar-muka. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-face-slapping-competitions/