FatwaJohorCreed (Aqidah)
HUKUM PERMAINAN KUDA KEPANG
What is the ruling on the kuda kepang performance according to the Johor fatwa?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that kuda kepang, whether as an ordinary dance or a dance drama, is prohibited to be performed in any form, time and place.
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 kuda kepang, whether as an ordinary dance or a dance drama, is prohibited to be performed in any form, time and place. The ruling aims to protect the Islamic creed, as the practice may lead to arena-style kuda kepang that conflicts with Islamic faith, law and morals. Muslims in Johor are forbidden to organise, practise or teach it, to spread information about it in print or electronic media, and to give moral or material support to those involved.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
permainan kuda kepang sama ada tarian biasa atau dramatari adalah haram dipersembahkan dalam apa jua bentuk, masa dan tempat.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM PERMAINAN KUDA KEPANG”, 23 December 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=192. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-kuda-kepang-performance-johor/