FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #1913: HUKUM MENCIUM KAKI ULAMA
What is the ruling on kissing the feet of a scholar?
Short answer
Kissing the feet of a righteous scholar is permissible if done out of respect for his good character, high knowledge or noble personality.
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
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Kissing the feet of a righteous scholar is permissible if done out of respect for his good character, high knowledge or noble personality. If it is done because of his wealth, riches or worldly standing, it is strongly prohibited. The fatwa also notes that the local custom is unfamiliar with this practice, so it is best avoided if it may open the door to controversy.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum mencium kaki ulama yang soleh adalah harus menurut ulama, dengan syarat bahawa perbuatan itu sebagai tanda penghormatan kerana akhlaknya yang terpuji, atau ilmu yang tinggi, atau keperibadian yang mulia.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1913: HUKUM MENCIUM KAKI ULAMA”, 13 January 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/5504-al-kafi-1913-hukum-mencium-kaki-ulama. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-kissing-scholars-feet/