FatwaSarawakCreed (Aqidah)
Menyimpan patung menyerupai manusia
What is the ruling on keeping human-like statues or figurines at home?
Short answer
Islam prohibits statues and dolls because they may lead to shirk, and the angels of mercy do not enter a house containing statues.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Islam prohibits statues and dolls because they may lead to shirk, and the angels of mercy do not enter a house containing statues. An exception is made for dolls used as children's toys, based on the hadith of Aisyah who played with dolls beside the Prophet. Muslims are advised not to involve themselves in matters forbidden by the Shariah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, jelas bahawa Islam mengharamkan patung atau boneka selain untuk patung permainan kanak-kanak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Menyimpan patung menyerupai manusia”, 28 December 2022. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2022-12-28-menyimpan-patung-menyerupai-manusia. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-keeping-human-like-statues-at-home/