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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-551: HUKUM CIUMAN MULUT ANTARA LELAKI DENGAN LELAKI
What is the ruling on a man kissing another male on the mouth, including a child or adopted younger brother?
Short answer
Kissing on the mouth between two men or between two women is forbidden, whether or not there is desire.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Kissing on the mouth between two men or between two women is forbidden, whether or not there is desire. Kissing other than on the mouth between persons of the same sex is permitted if it is without desire and done out of kindness, honour or longing when meeting or parting. For an amrad who arouses desire, even shaking hands is not allowed, let alone kissing him for enjoyment. Kissing the palm, head or forehead of an amrad who does not arouse desire is permitted, though refraining is better.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum lelaki mencium mulut sesama lelaki, atau perempuan mencium mulut sesama perempuan dengan syahwat atau tanpa syahwat adalah haram dan dilarang oleh syarak.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-551: HUKUM CIUMAN MULUT ANTARA LELAKI DENGAN LELAKI”, 25 February 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4676-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-551-hukum-ciuman-mulut-antara-lelaki-dengan-lelaki. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-mouth-kissing-between-men/