FatwaFederal TerritoriesCrime & Sharia Law
BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-42: G25 DAN ISU KHALWAT
Is khalwat merely a private sin, and should punishment for offenders be abolished?
Short answer
Khalwat as prohibited in Islamic law is a man being alone with an unrelated woman, away from public view, and the scholars agree it is forbidden based on a hadith in Sahih Muslim.
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
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Crime & Sharia Law
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Khalwat as prohibited in Islamic law is a man being alone with an unrelated woman, away from public view, and the scholars agree it is forbidden based on a hadith in Sahih Muslim. It is a form of sin that must be prevented according to one's ability, by hand, tongue or heart. Spying (tajassus) is originally forbidden, but it is permitted and even obligatory in certain cases where there is strong suspicion supported by clear indications, such as a trustworthy report that a murder or adultery is about to occur.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Khalwat yang diharamkan dari sudut syarak ialah: Seorang lelaki berdua-duaan dengan seorang perempuan yang ajnabi jauh dari pandangan mata manusia.
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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. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-42: G25 DAN ISU KHALWAT”, 18 December 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/1823-bayan-linnas-siri-41-g25-dan-isu-khalwat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-khalwat-and-tajassus-preventing-sin/